Tyson Fury has revealed his intention to ask U.S. President Donald Trump to accompany him to the ring for his highly anticipated British super-fight against Anthony Joshua. The pair met face-to-face for the first time during a relatively amicable press event following the official announcement that their “Battle of Britain” will take place on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
While Joshua insisted the fight be held in the UK, Fury remained more open-ended, possibly influenced by his existing connection to UFC president and Zuffa Boxing co-founder Dana White, who favored hosting the bout in the U.S. Fury, known for his vocal support of Trump, made an unexpected appearance at the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, sporting a “Donald Trump for Prime Minister” hat. Despite previous U.S. visa complications related to alleged ties with Irish crime figure and former promoter Daniel Kinahan, Fury credited both Trump and White for helping resolve the issues.
Although having Trump attend the fight in Wales will be more challenging than at venues like Madison Square Garden, Fury is determined to extend the invitation. When asked if he would reach out to Trump, Fury said he definitely would, but acknowledged it might be difficult considering Trump’s responsibilities as U.S. President.
Regarding concerns about the cold December weather at Principality Stadium, Fury dismissed them, highlighting his experience at the 2022 WWE live event “Clash at the Castle,” which benefited from a roof and heating. “It won’t be cold… just crank up the heating,” Fury joked.
Beyond Trump’s potential involvement, the role of Dana White in promoting the fight remains uncertain. Shortly after the fight announcement, questions arose about White’s participation, with Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn denying White’s involvement, despite statements from fight financier Turki Alalshikh about collaborating with the UFC chief. Fury criticized Joshua as a “yellow-bellied coward,” suggesting excuses and disagreements have threatened the fight.
Fury, however, remains unconcerned about who is behind the scenes, stating, “I don’t care if Mr. Blobby or Santa Claus is involved… If the Grim Reaper was involved, I’d say, ‘Let’s do it.’” He praised Alalshikh’s role in finally bringing the long-awaited bout to fruition, acknowledging the financier’s willingness to invest heavily.
Fan Take: This fight represents a monumental moment for boxing, uniting two of the sport’s biggest British stars in a bout that fans have dreamed about for over a decade. Tyson Fury’s charisma and willingness to involve high-profile figures like Trump only add to the spectacle, potentially elevating boxing’s global appeal and setting the stage for an unforgettable showdown.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
