Anthony Joshua insists “of course” he’ll signal the contract for the proposed world heavyweight title conflict with Tyson Fury – however promoter Eddie Hearn says there’s “no chance” it is going to be executed by Monday.
Fury set Joshua’s camp the ultimatum on Friday night time, insisting if the deal can’t be executed he’ll stroll away and discover one other opponent for his subsequent WBC title defence.
Speaking on an Instagram Live on Sunday afternoon, Joshua stated: “It ain’t in my hands – it’s with a legal team. That’s why you hire lawyers.
“You know the history of boxing – make sure you get your legal terms right. That’s why you get good management and good lawyers. So of course I’m going to sign the contract – it’s just with some lawyers at the minute.”
Television executives from BT Sport and streaming service Dazn are scheduled to fulfill on Monday, with Joshua’s group having already verbally accepted Fury’s provide of a 60-40 purse cut up.
But Hearn informed the Seconds Out YouTube channel: “There is no chance this fight will get signed by Monday. There is no need for this fight to get signed by Monday.
“If he doesn’t (want to fight Joshua), and I guess he doesn’t, then he’ll do what he’ll do and the fans might even fall for it.”
Hearn stated the contract despatched by Fury’s promoter Frank Warren was “all over the place” and, whereas it’s understood the sticking factors relate to comparatively minor particulars, Hearn is adamant his group is not going to be rushed.
“We have a meeting on Monday, with Dazn, with BT, with everybody, but it’s going to take time,” Hearn added. “If he wants to put a time frame on it of Monday then it’s clear to the whole public he doesn’t want the fight.
“It’s not going to get signed on Monday so if he’s walking away on Monday the fight’s off.”
Fury made the provide to Joshua on social media earlier this month after it turned clear a possible bout with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk wouldn’t occur till the brand new yr.
Joshua instantly accepted Fury’s invitation in addition to the potential purse cut up, and the deal was backed up by an alternate of letters between Hearn and Fury’s promoter Warren. But talking to BT Sport on Saturday night time, Fury expressed frustration with the delay and maintained he was not ready to attend any longer for Joshua’s group to seal the deal.
Speaking at ringside previous to Joe Joyce’s win over Joseph Parker, Fury stated: “They have had the opportunity to agree to this fight for about a month.
“They have had the contract for over a week, still not signed, still a few more excuses they are going to come back with. We will know more on Monday, I think. The two broadcasters are going to meet up and then we will know from there. I am sick of setting deadlines. They either want this poxy fight or they don’t.”
Source: www.impartial.co.uk