Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Sporting ExcitementSporting Excitement

Boxing

Joshua vs Fury will be ‘one of the biggest events of the century’ and ‘first humongous fight in social media era’

, Joshua vs Fury will be ‘one of the biggest events of the century’ and ‘first humongous fight in social media era’

ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury would be the ‘first humongous fight in the social media era’.

And with the pair on the verge of potential double header, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman is in no doubt it will be ‘one of the biggest events of the century’.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are in talks for a two-fight deal
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could meet in an undisputed title decider

Joshua, 31, and Fury, 32, are still in talks but edging closer to agreeing a two-fight deal.

It would be the first time in heavyweight history that the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO belts are at stake.

And with the Brit stars sharing almost 21million social media followers between them, the historic undisputed title decider promises to be exposed to a bigger audience than ever before.

Sulaiman told SunSport: “This will be the first humongous fight in the social media era.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“It is such a different era, from radio, then television, pay-per-view, now with the social media events, they get a completely different magnitude worldwide.

“If that fight is to happen it’s going to be without a doubt the biggest event of the century and one of the biggest in the sport.”

The heavyweight division has not crowned an undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

But an asterix must be attached as at the time, the WBO crown AJ currently owns was not considered a major title.

, Joshua vs Fury will be ‘one of the biggest events of the century’ and ‘first humongous fight in social media era’

Sulaiman oversaw Lewis become WBC king during that time period, where he claimed iconic wins over Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson.

Not since then has the boxing’s blue riband division seen such thriving attention.

But as Fury emerged the victor in a pair of thrillers with Deontay Wilder, 35, to set up a showdown with Joshua, eyeballs are back on the heavy-hitters once again.

Sulaiman said: “I would say it’s the biggest fight since Lennox Lewis against Mike Tyson or Evander Holyfield.

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.

“I think each era belongs to it’s history of when it happened, but without a doubt Fury vs Joshua is a huge event that will go to the record books.”

Did you miss our previous article…
https://www.sportingexcitement.com/boxing/jake-paul-calls-out-conor-mcgregor-protege-dylan-moran-after-irish-star-said-he-would-put-paul-brothers-to-sleep

Advertisement. Scroll to continue reading.
Advertisement
Advertisement

Latest

Premier League

Reds Targeting New Star Liverpool is reportedly making plans for a future without Mohamed Salah and has set its sights on Omar Marmoush as...

Premier League

Ozil's Gym Transformation Former Arsenal player Mesut Ozil, who retired at 34, has been hitting the gym hard, showcasing a significant body transformation and...

Premier League

Gareth Southgate Explains Palmer's Absence Gareth Southgate has shed light on why Cole Palmer didn't make an appearance in England's recent friendlies against Brazil...

Premier League

Former Football Stars Turned Coaches Cesc Fabregas has been predicted to join the ranks of successful managers like Mikel Arteta, Thierry Henry, and Patrick...

Premier League

Guardiola's Headache Manchester City is facing a massive injury crisis with seven key players at risk of missing the crucial showdown against Arsenal. Defensive...

Premier League

ARSENAL and West Ham are on the brink of securing an extra Champions League spot for English clubs in 2024-25 by potentially eliminating German...

Advertisement
Advertisement

Facebook

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement