“Pressure Mounts on Tyson Fury as Eddie Hearn Urges Victory for Potential Showdown with Joshua”

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has intensified the pressure on Tyson Fury as the highly anticipated clash with Oleksandr Usyk approaches on February 17. Hearn, representing Anthony Joshua, who hopes to face Fury eventually, emphasized the importance of Fury winning for the much-anticipated showdown to happen. Hearn expressed excitement about the prospect of significant fights in the heavyweight division.

Following the confirmation of Joshua facing Francis Ngannou in March, Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua becoming the undisputed world heavyweight champion with two potential victories. Joshua himself believes in facing Fury someday, attributing it to “God’s plan” in his life. Notably, many high-profile boxing matches are taking place in Saudi Arabia, including Fury vs. Usyk and Joshua vs. Ngannou.

While expressing hope for future fights in the UK, Joshua acknowledged the significance of belts in boxing, emphasizing that they hold prestige and represent childhood aspirations. Despite changing locations for bouts, Joshua anticipates a return to the UK after the upcoming fights in Riyadh, emphasizing the enduring importance of titles in boxing across various sports.