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Fury Joshua Boxing Fight Cancelled Over Promoter Dispute

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Tyson Fury says his December 11 fight against Anthony Joshua at Cardiff's Principality Stadium is in jeopardy due to a dispute between rival promoters. Fury claims Eddie Hearn is preventing the bout, stating, "Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn are trying to pull out of this fight. They're saying they're not going to fight now." The event was announced as a collaboration between Turki Alalshikh's The Ring and UFC president Dana White.

Eddie Hearn has publicly feuded with White since the launch of Zuffa Boxing earlier this year, calling his involvement "ain't happening." Fury's promoter Frank Warren says White was influential in securing the Netflix deal. Fury and Joshua signed contracts earlier this year after years of failed negotiations, including a 2022 breakdown over a 60-40 split. The fight was confirmed this week but now faces uncertainty due to the ongoing Hearn and White conflict.

BBC Sport has contacted Matchroom, Queensberry Promotions, The Ring, and Netflix for comment.