In a thrilling revelation, Eddie Hearn, the promoter for heavyweight sensation Anthony Joshua, has hinted at a blockbuster event that could see Joshua making his much-anticipated return on the same card as the grudge bout between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. The final decision, however, hinges on the yet-to-be-confirmed date for the undisputed heavyweight title showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. While no official date has been set, whispers of December 23 in Saudi Arabia are growing louder.
Hearn is keen on staging the Benn vs. Eubank Jr. bout on this date, making it a potential double-header extravaganza for boxing fans. “December 2nd is a fantastic card that we’re announcing on Saturday night for Britain and 23rd is our date for Benn-Eubank. And I truly believe that fight will get made for that date,” Hearn shared with The Sun. He further emphasized the importance of not clashing with the Fury-Usyk fight, stating, “Obviously, we don't want to go on the same night, it doesn't make sense for either fight.”
Amidst this excitement, there’s another bout in the works that has fans on the edge of their seats. Talks are ongoing for Joshua to face the formidable Deontay Wilder, targeted for early 2024. Despite previous negotiation setbacks with Saudi investors, Hearn remains optimistic about the Joshua-Wilder showdown. He revealed, “That fight, in my opinion, will 100 percent happen in the first half of next year, maybe even in the first quarter.” With potential venues like Vegas and Wembley being discussed, the boxing world is buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a series of epic battles in the ring.
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