“Boxing is All About Ducking The Best”: Fans Don’t Hold Back as Eddie Hearn Reveals Why Saudi Isn’t Hosting Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Two-time world heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury AKA ‘The Gypsy King’, is set to potentially face, Oleksandr Usyk, who just might be the ‘final boss’ of the heavyweight division for an undisputed showdown. At the same time, there have been speculations about the talks not going in favor of the fight. Fans are keeping their hopes high on seeing these behemoths battle it out inside the ring. Meanwhile, it is a known fact that Saudi Arabia, in recent times, has become the home ground for some of the most sensational boxing matches. However, Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn, recently revealed why the fight would not take place at this abode of championship boxing.

Hearn was recently in an interview with iFLTV, and he delved into the details of why the fight wouldn’t take place in Saudi Arabia. Hearn told the interviewer, “If the fight isn’t happening in Saudi Arabia it is because Anthony Joshua isn’t in it. The fight is not big enough. The fight is not big enough for the money that Tyson Fury wants, because it does not involve Anthony Joshua.”

Moreover, he further added that Anthony Joshua is the only one who could command such numbers in Saudi Arabia. And stated that he also wishes to make Fury vs Joshua a reality. Which in turn will also guarantee Fury the numbers he wants.

The Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk showdown draws the ire of fans

While this is undoubtedly a highly anticipated fight. Fans had a few choice words to say about this bout and the venue. In fact, they took to social media to talk about the same.

A user was quick to point out that the fight did not take place in Saudi Arabia due to the season of Ramadan.

Meanwhile, a fan shed light on the significance of the fight. And also mentioned that Saudi Arabia should host the fight for the very same reason.

A few fans, on the other hand, were interested in knowing the remuneration that Fury was asking for.

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Similarly, some fans felt that Fury was asking for a high payday to avoid fighting Usyk.

However, there were also contrasting opinions on whether Joshua or Usyk commands higher numbers. What are your thoughts on Saudi not hosting Fury vs Usyk? Let us know in the comments below.

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