Tyson Fury again reveals why Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn is “threatening to pull out of fight” despite blockbuster Cardiff announcement

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally appeared to have their long-awaited heavyweight showdown secured after the fight was officially announced for December 11. The all-British clash is scheduled to take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium after months of difficult negotiations over the venue and other details.However, the excitement has been replaced by fresh uncertainty. Fury has now claimed that Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn are trying to pull out of the fight. The former heavyweight champion made the allegations in a video message, just days after the official announcement.Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn are trying to pull out of the fightTyson Fury has sensationally claimed that his fight with Anthony Joshua could be called off despite the December 11 date being officially announced.“Breaking news, Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn are trying to pull out the fight. They’re saying they’re not going to fight now. It’s mainly to do with Eddie Hearn’s ego. He’s making up a million different things and threatening ‘we’re not gonna fight’,” said Fury.Fury then turned his attention directly towards Joshua.He added, “Now the Gypsy King is coming back to the United Kingdon to thrash you in front of all my fans in Wales, and now you are making a million excuses. Now you’ve got Turki Alalshikh finding alternative, real men who will fight at the drop of a hat. I hope you are happy.”Sky Sports reported that Matchroom Sport had been contacted for comment following Fury’s claims.The comments come only two days after the heavyweight blockbuster was officially confirmed. Turki Alalshikh announced that Fury and Joshua will meet at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on December 11. The fight will also be streamed globally on Netflix.The bout has been in discussion for years. Fury and Joshua are both former heavyweight world champions, but they have never faced each other professionally.Negotiations became particularly complicated over the location. Several venues were discussed before Cardiff was selected. The Principality Stadium has also hosted Joshua twice, including his fights against Carlos Takam and Joseph Parker.There have also been concerns surrounding both fighters’ recent bouts.Joshua’s July comeback fight against Kristian Prenga almost ended in a major upset. Prenga knocked Joshua down twice in the opening round, but Joshua recovered and stopped him in the second round.Fury’s return has followed a different path. He came back after a year away from boxing and defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision in April. He then fought Mariusz Wach in Thailand in July and stopped the veteran in the seventh round.The latest controversy therefore comes at a crucial stage of the promotion. Fury and Joshua are scheduled to appear together at a press conference in London on September 30.For now, the official event remains scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff. Fury’s latest comments, however, have added another dramatic chapter to a fight that has already taken years to make.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.