The compromises and power struggles that shaped Fury-Joshua
BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.
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"Everybody's got to make a compromise."
— Frank Warren , Executive
"AJ has turned down money to keep it in the UK."
— Eddie Hearn , Executive
Key People
A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Dana White is the president of the UFC and chief of Zuffa Boxing.
Eddie Hearn is a British boxing promoter, the managing director of Matchroom Boxing.
Promoter in the boxing industry.
Turki Alalshikh is a Saudi Arabian powerbroker coordinating boxing events.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.
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