Boxing fans from around the region have been offered a glimmer of hope by Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn, who has been quoted as saying the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world may be hosting a major bout in Dubai before too long.
Following Joshua’s 11th-round victory over Wladimir Klitschko in April last year, rumours over a possible rematch in Dubai surfaced, fuelled by promoter Hearn himself. While a rematch is off the table following the Ukranian heavyweight’s retirement, a potential unification bout between Joshua and US undefeated champ Deontay Wilder could still happen in the region. And that’s a big fight that has left fans around the world eagerly awaiting news on.
If not Dubai, then Abu Dhabi or Jeddah in Saudi Arabia could play host to a major fight before too long, according to Hearn, who has been quoted as saying that money is the principal reason. But, Hearn says, Dubai could be the perfect location for a fight, if someone is able to stump up the estimated US$30-50 million (Dhs110-183 million).
“With Dubai you have the ability to do a gate, sell tickets and bring in international TV for pay-per-view with world sponsorship as well.”
Eddie Hearn says Khan vs Pacquiao may also happen, if the money is right.
If not Dubai, then Abu Dhabi or Jeddah in Saudi Arabia could play host to a major fight before too long, according to Hearn, who has been quoted as saying that money is the principal reason. But, Hearn says, Dubai could be the perfect location for a fight, if someone is able to stump up the estimated US$30-50 million (Dhs110-183 million).
“With Dubai you have the ability to do a gate, sell tickets and bring in international TV for pay-per-view with world sponsorship as well.”
Eddie Hearn says Khan vs Pacquiao may also happen, if the money is right.
