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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua

The first solid hint that a deal is approaching has been realized as anticipation about a potential blockbuster heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in 2021 continues to rise.

After months - if not years - of speculation over whether the two British boxers would ever fight, promoter Eddie Hearn has disclosed that the first drafts of a contract have been written and shared between himself, Bob Arum, and Frank Warren.

Hearn stated to the Daily Mail that a major step has been taken toward putting on what would be the greatest bout in British boxing history. Here, check Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Live Stream.

With a probable two-fight contract in the works, Joshua's promoter said that the first draft had been completed, and that this time, after several unsuccessful attempts, there is a desire to finally bring the two fighters together.

According to Hearn, "Bob Arum has now received the first draft of the contract, which is obviously a good thing. The pact reflects the optimistic tone of our previous conversations about this struggle."

Since defeating Wladimir Klitschko in 2017, Joshua, the two-time undisputed champion, has wanted to unify the WBC championship with his WBA, IBF, and WBO crowns.

However, after a bout with Deontay Wilder fell through, former champion Tyson Fury returned to the ring and stunned the Alabama man in February of last year.

In their own rematch, Joshua ten went on to recover his titles from Andy Ruiz Jr.

After defeating the tenacious Kubrat Pulev at Wembley's SSE Arena in December, there looked to be no more roadblocks in the way of the clash.

Indeed, the battle is now closer to being a reality, with Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi expressing interest in hosting the lucrative event.

However, Hearn said that Fury's team, specifically Arum and Warren, are anticipated to reply in the coming days, so an agreement is still not complete.

"We'll now wait for their feedback before deciding on a place. Within the next two weeks, we expect to get something signed."

It's reported that a June date is being planned, with the bout purse divided 50-50 and the optimistic forecast being that site fees and pay-per-views may add up to a £100 million payoff for each guy.

The planned rematch is said to be on the condition that the victor of the first bout receives a 60-40 split.