Promoter Frank Warren says Anthony Joshua holds the key to whether a proposed fight with Tyson Fury can take place. Warren links the next step to whether a contract is signed within a set timeframe, warning that delays could jeopardise the bout.
Warren’s comments, reported by multiple outlets, indicate that the decision point is fast approaching. The Independent frames the issue as a potential repeat of earlier difficulties, describing the risk of the fight falling through again if paperwork is not completed by the end of next week. The Belfast Telegraph report echoes the central point that Joshua’s contractual status is decisive for the scheduling of the heavyweight contest.
While outlets focus on the same underlying message—contract timing and Joshua’s role—their emphasis varies slightly. One outlet highlights the stakes of the deal and its potential consequences for British boxing, while the other concentrates on the promoter’s view that Joshua is the determining factor in making the fight happen.