Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua two-fight deal confirmed

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed a two-fight deal to unify the IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC heavyweight titles. Joshua beat Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev in December to retain his IBF, WBO and WBA titles and set up the prospect of a mouth-watering clash with fellow Briton Fury, the WBC belt holder. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed the news on Mondaym telling Sky Sports: "All parties have now put pen to paper and we will be working hard over the next few weeks to confirm the site and date for the biggest fight in boxing." Fury, 32, has not fought for over a year since his knockout win against American Deontay Wilder, but said last month he would fight twice this year. "Top Rank has to give me two fights this year. I will fight two times on (Top Rank network partner) ESPN," he said. ESPN reported that both fights are set to take place in 2021 with the first in June or July followed by the rematch in November or December. The contract would have the fighters getting a 50-50 split in the first bout and a 60-40 split in the rematch where the winner would get the higher share. More follows.

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