Anthony Joshua has accepted WBC champion Tyson Fury’s terms for an all-British heavyweight fight on 3 December and is “awaiting a response”, his management company has said.
Joshua, 32, was sent an offer by Team Fury, suggesting a 60-40 purse split to the champion and a December fight date.
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The fight was agreed on Friday but the announcement was delayed because of the death of the Queen last Thursday.
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Initial terms have been agreed but Joshua is yet to sign a contract.
A boxer must be ranked in the top 15 by all governing bodies to challenge for a world title.
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