Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will come face to face at a press conference in London on Wednesday ahead of their December fight. The event takes place at British Airways ARC in Olympia, as the long-running rivalry between the heavyweight greats escalates.
The initial press conference had been in doubt, and the fight itself was reported to be in severe jeopardy just hours after being officially confirmed for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The involvement of Dana White has been a major issue amid his ongoing public feud with Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who has claimed that Joshua's contract prevents the UFC president and Zuffa Boxing chief from being involved in the bout in a promotional capacity.
Peace restored for press conference
A semblance of peace has broken out for now, allowing the press conference to proceed in London as scheduled. Boxing fans are hoping there are no further issues that could cause the cancellation of the super-fight, which has been long in the making.
Tickets and venue details
Tickets for Fury vs Joshua are not currently on sale, and no confirmed date for their release or pricing has been announced. Fans can register via Matchroom Boxing to receive the latest news, ticket information, and updates on the fight.
The Principality Stadium has a maximum capacity of 80,000, and the fight is expected to be held under a closed roof overnight to cater for a global television audience on Netflix. Almost 80,000 fans attended Joshua's last bout at the venue, his points win over Joseph Parker in March 2018, where he added the WBO title to his unified WBA and IBF straps. The 78,000 who watched Joshua's 10th-round stoppage of Carlos Takam in October 2017 helped shatter records for boxing in an indoor venue.
