Brief
Eddie Hearn confirms Fury‑Joshua fight will go ahead
Eddie Hearn’s latest social media post confirms the highly‑anticipated fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Eddie Hearn’s X‑rated post on Tuesday, 29 September, confirmed that the heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will go ahead on 11 December at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. The confirmation came after Fury had accused Joshua and Hearn of attempting to pull out of the fight, claiming the bout was being abandoned over contractual disputes.
Hearn’s message, which read “Chapter 35. Chat s*** get banged. Dec 11.”, was a direct response to Fury’s earlier rant on social media, in which he called the promoters “cowards” and blamed Hearn’s ego for the alleged pull‑out. Hearn also reiterated that the fight is written into Joshua’s contract and that the involvement of UFC president Dana White and Zuffa Boxing is excluded, a point that has been a source of tension between the two camps.
Both fighters are set to clash for a £150 million event that will be streamed live on Netflix, with the bout expected to start around 2 am UK time to accommodate American viewers.
Key facts
- Eddie Hearn confirmed the Fury‑Joshua fight will take place on 11 December (standard.co.uk)
- Tyson Fury accused Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn of attempting to pull out of the fight (standard.co.uk)
- The bout is valued at £150 million and will be streamed live on Netflix (standard.co.uk)
Background
The fight has been in the works for over a decade, with Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh playing a key role in securing the Cardiff venue. Earlier reports from 24 September noted the event’s value and streaming arrangement, while a 28 September article highlighted UFC owner Dana White’s uncertainty about the fight’s status.
Why it matters
The confirmation settles a prolonged dispute that threatened to cancel a high‑profile boxing event valued at £150 million and streamed to millions worldwide.
What happens next
The fighters will hold a press conference on 30 September in London, with the undercard and exact start time yet to be confirmed.
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Hearn 'confirms' Fury vs Joshua fight decision with X-rated response”
