Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury lined up for sensational two-fight deal with Wembley showdown targeted

ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury are being lined up for a two-fight series – which could include a Wembley Stadium blockbuster.

Both the British superstars have conducted their big-money business in Saudi Arabia of late.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are being lined up for a two-fight series
5

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are being lined up for a two-fight seriesCredit: Getty

Fury could end up facing AJ at Wembley as part of the double header
5

Fury could end up facing AJ at Wembley as part of the double headerCredit: Reuters
Joshua is coming off an emphatic knockout over ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou, who Fury controversially beat on points in October.

And now the Gypsy King is set to face Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 in the heavyweight division’s first four-belt unification.

The pair are contracted to an immediate rematch but Hearn hopes if Fury wins AJ could jump the queue so that their Battle of Britain can take place.

And the promoter even believes Saudi powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh will bring one of potentially two bouts between them to the UK.

Hearn told The Sports Agents podcast: “This is a gentleman called Turki Al-Sheikh, who is obviously a very influential figure in sports and entertainment in Saudi Arabia.

“He’s also the biggest fight fan I’ve ever met. And quite amazingly, he’s now talking about staging two Fury versus AJ fights – one in Saudi Arabia and one at Wembley Stadium.”

Al-Sheikh has been the man to finally get Hearn and rival-turned business partner Frank Warren to come together.

And it has seen Saudi – more specifically Riyadh – become the hub for major boxing events.


5

CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS

It leaves fans fearing they will no longer be able to watch their heroes fight on home soil due to the money on offer in the Middle East.

But Hearn has assured that Al-Sheikh himself is looking to bring the Brit icons back home as part of a domestic double header.
Oleksandr Usyk grimaces as he watches Anthony Joshua’s brutal KO of Francis Ngannou
He said: “He’s one of those guys that listens and reads everything.

“So he’s definitely read about, ‘I wish this fight was at Wembley,’ or ‘It’s a shame the fight is in Saudi Arabia.’

“I mean, we really must have more of a global vision in sport, boxing doesn’t just sit here but two Brits, fighting for the undisputed world championship, I think he would probably bring one of them to the UK, I really do. And that financially, they’ve got the ability to do that.”

Al-Sheikh with AJ after the Brit's win against Ngannou
5

Al-Sheikh with AJ after the Brit’s win against Ngannou

Promotor Eddie Hearn with Joshua
5

Promotor Eddie Hearn with Joshua

Related Posts

Holly Willoughby’s kidnap and murder plot ordeal explained – where Gavin Plumb is now

Channel 5’s new documentary The Plot to Kill Holly Willoughby looks into the horrific plot to kidnap, rape and murder the ITV presenter by security guard Gavin…

Prince Harry’s last meeting with King Charles that ‘only took 12 minutes’

Prince Harry has been estranged from the royal family for some time – and his latest bombshell interview with the BBC will likely have only further deepened…

King Charles’ ‘great loss’ over Archie on birthday after bombshell Harry interview

Prince Harry will see his son Prince Archie celebrate his birthday and turn six today – but despite the happy occasion, it also lays bare the nature…

The one crucial detail missing from Prince Archie’s birthday post from Meghan Markle

As Meghan Markle posted a photograph of Prince Archie for his sixth birthday, the post missed a key detail – which has led fans to speculate about…

Katie Price’s gushing comment to daughter Princess after she holidays with Peter Andre

Former glamour model Katie Price paid a sweet message to her daughters, Princess and Bunny, as the mum of five posted a loving message on her social…

BBC admits lapse in editorial standards after failing to challenge Prince Harry’s ‘stitch-up’ claims

The BBC has admitted to failing to properly challenge Prince Harry’s claims that he is victim of ‘good old fashioned establishment stitch up’, in his recent interview…