Fury and Joshua Are Mostly Smiles as They Take Stage Together Ahead of Cardiff Bout
The promotion began after years of talks, with the former heavyweight champions trading barbs before their Dec. 11 bout in Cardiff.
- On Wednesday, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua held their first face-to-face press conference in London, officially launching the promotion for their "Battle of Britain" boxing match scheduled for December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.
- Uncertainty surrounding the venue and UFC president Dana White's involvement previously threatened the bout, but organizers resolved these issues, allowing the rivals to finally meet at the British Airways ARC at the Olympia.
- The hour-long event, watched by a crowd of 1,000, featured friendly exchanges as Fury suggested they share a "pint of Guinness" after the ring contest, contrasting sharply with prior promotional tensions.
- Fury promised to engage rather than keep his distance, stating, "From what I'm seeing, I'm gonna catch him, and when I do, it's gonna be curtains," while Joshua remained composed ahead of their December clash.
- Vying for national supremacy for over a decade, the two former world heavyweight champions are working alongside promoter Eddie Hearn to arrange this historic "Battle of Britain" match.
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Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolTyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchanged mostly friendly smiles and jokes on Wednesday, when they finally got on stage together to promote the heavyweight fight that boxing fans have been waiting for for a decade.
At a press conference in London in front of 1,000 fans, the two former world champions launched the countdown of their duel after years of skirmishes. Those who expected sparks were for their own expense. Fury, 38 years old and 36 victories in 39 fights, and Joshua, 36 years old (30/34), showed respect for each other. Fury invited Joshua to join him for "a pint of Guinness" after they finished in the ring, while the 2012 Olympic champion conclud…
Radio France Internationale
rtl.luFury, Joshua kick off 'battle of Britain' in good spirits
The British two-time world champions will finally lock horns in Cardiff on December 11 after years of false starts and barbs at each other. Those expecting fireworks as the two shared a stage in front of a crowd of 1,000 fans were left disappointed as both showed respect for their adversary's career. Fury invited Joshua to join him for a "pint of Guinness" once they had finished in the ring, while the 2012 Olympic gold medallist ended a face-to-…
Channel News Asia
PressNewsAgencySmiles and respect as Fury and Joshua have first face off ahead of December fight
LONDON, Sept 30 : Former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua came face to face on Wednesday as their long-awaited clash finally looked real after years of doubt, even in recent days, that they would ever get it together.The pair, 38 and 36 years old respectively and veterans some way pas
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua held the first battle of view in front of a loud fight.
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