Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua took pay cut for Fury fight

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Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua took pay cut for Fury fight
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Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium after agreeing to forfeit over £10 million in earnings to secure the venue in the UK. Promoter Eddie Hearn stated Joshua prioritized the British location over a lucrative deal in New York. Saudi figure Turki Alalshikh confirmed that relocating the fight cost £53 million. In preparation for the bout, Joshua has enlisted trainer Ben Davison and Tyson Fury's estranged uncle, Peter Fury, to assist him in his training.

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  • •Joshua agreed to a pay cut exceeding £10 million
  • •Fight scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff
  • •Hearn emphasized the importance of a UK venue
  • •Turki Alalshikh stated venue changes cost £53 million
  • •Joshua to train with Ben Davison and Peter Fury
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Turki Alalshikh revealed moving the fight away from New York cost him £53million

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