Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew has warned that whoever loses the eagerly anticipated domestic heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will face a harsh reality that could prove difficult to overcome, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The all-British bout, a decade in the making, is set to finally take place in November after promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that contracts have been signed by both fighters, though a venue and exact date are yet to be finalised.
Wembley Stadium remains among the options being considered, alongside a possible staging in the United States, with organiser Turki Al-Sheikh keen on a time slot that suits a global audience.
Brent Council, the local authority that would oversee any approval, has said extending Wembley’s 11pm curfew to allow a two o’clock ring walk would need to be assessed by the stadium’s safety advisory group.
“Whoever loses between Joshua and Fury, it will
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