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Frank Warren is ‘optimistic’ Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua contracts will be signed on Monday, but admits broadcaster dispute could be a ‘stumbling block’
- Tyson Fury set a deadline on Monday for Anthony Joshua to sign the contracts
- Boxing promoter Frank Warren is hopeful that the contracts will be signed on Monday
- But he has said the broadcasters could be a stumbling block to the deal
- Meanwhile, Eddie Hearn has said the contracts won’t be signed on Monday
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Boxing promoter Frank Warren is hopeful the contracts for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will be signed on Monday after the Gypsy King set AJ a deadline for the deal.
Fury said he was tired of setting contractual deadlines and told Joshua’s team he would move on to another opponent if AJ did not agree to the terms on Monday.
Warren is “optimistic” that the fight will be confirmed Monday, but he shared his concerns about broadcast rights and hinted that it could be the only stumbling block.
Boxing promoter Frank Warren is hopeful that Fury vs AJ contracts will be signed on Monday
Fury’s fights will be broadcast on BT Sport and ESPN in America, while Joshua’s fights will be shown exclusively on streaming app DAZN.
Speak with BBC Sports Speaking of the contracts, Warren said: “We’ll meet on Monday and I hope we can get it over the line on Monday.
‘I don’t think there are many problems. The only thing I think I can sustain at this point is the broadcasters. BT is on board to do it, so I’m sure we can get it over the line.”
When asked if he was sure the fight would go ahead, Warren said he was an “optimist” and hoped they would announce it Monday.
AJ has until Monday to sign the contract or Fury will continue to look for another opponent
Fury shared the video of fans during his show singing to Anthony Joshua to ‘sign the contract’
Warren said, “I’m an optimist. AJ said he wants to fight and if he tells his team I want the fight it will happen.
“We have agreed on the financial terms, we have said they can be involved in all contracts, we have said they can be involved in setting the budget for the undercard.
‘We involved them in everything. So there should be no reason why it shouldn’t continue. This week we have something to announce. Especially this week. I hope we’ll get it sorted on Monday.’
Warren’s comments come after Fury called Joshua for failing to sign the contract and gave him a deadline Monday to finalize the deal.
The Gypsy King said: ‘I was optimistic about three weeks ago, but it shouldn’t take that long to sign a contract. I’m not looking for a man who’s lost three of his last five fights.”
Warren has said problems with the broadcaster may be the only stumbling block before the fight
Eddie Hearn has hit back at Fury for setting a contract deadline for the proposed fight
Fury went on to see a deadline for signing the contracts. He said, “We’ll know on Monday anyway, because if it’s not ready by Monday, I’ll move on.”
Fury – who was ringside for Joe Joyce’s win over Joseph Parker – also said, “If he… [AJ] don’t sign the contract now, we know he’s that good.”
He also had his fans sing, “AJ is ap****, AJ is ap****, na na na!” at one of his after dinner shows.
Eddie Hearn has hit back at Fury and Warren, claiming the contracts won’t be signed on Monday because “a lot remains to be done.”
Hearn Claimed Fury Is Interested In Fighting German Heavyweight Mahmoud Charr Instead
Speaking to SecondsOut.com, Hearn said: “There is no way this contract can be signed on Monday as there is still a lot to do.
“Talks have gone well and are moving in the right direction, but there is still a long way to go.
“This fight takes time. We waited 10 days to get the contract… suddenly he wants it signed within 24 hours. No chance.’
Hearn went on to say: “Fury wants to fight Manuel Charr, that’s pretty clear, and the public isn’t the brightest if they think otherwise. If he comes up with such statements… we’ll see.
‘Guess? The fight will not be signed on Monday. So if you want to walk away from that while we’re all trying to make it – including your promotion team – go ahead.”