[News] Tyson Fury confirms heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is set for August 14 in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury has confirmed his heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on.

Fury took to social media last night to declare that a heavyweight unification bout with his British rival will take place on August 14 in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, 31, holds the WBA, WBO, and IBF belts, while Fury, 32, is the WBC champion.

In a video posted to Twitter, Fury said: ‘I have got some massive news. I have just got off the phone with Prince Khalid of Saudi Arabia and he told me this fight is 100 per cent on, August 14.

‘All eyes of the world will be on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

‘I cannot wait, I repeat, cannot wait to smash Anthony Joshua on the biggest stage of all-time.

‘This is going to be the biggest sporting event ever to grace the planet Earth. Do not miss it.’

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