'A staggering 177 billion won' — a record-breaking fight purse, the super-fight faces a dramatic reversal... Likely to fall through → Even the London mayor steps in

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The atmosphere is anything but ordinary. The Mayor of London has even sent direct love calls to promoters to make history's biggest boxing match in Britain a reality.

British media outlet 'BBC' reported on the 4th (Korea time) that "London Mayor Sadiq Khan very much wants the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua big match to be held at Wembley Stadium. In fact, he is even contacting promoters directly."

According to local reports, the Saudi Arabian organizers, Selga, have been in contact with the London mayor's office over the past few weeks to discuss holding the event. However, since the organizers and broadcast platforms still prefer to hold the match at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, this November, there has been no concrete progress on specific dates or detailed schedules.

In an interview with 'BBC', Mayor Khan told promoters, "I want to host this fight in London. Please contact me. We sincerely hope to bring this event here."

He continued, "Joshua and Fury are two of Britain's greatest boxers who have become world champions twice. They know and love their fans better than anyone else." He added, "Wembley is a venue that has hosted countless fantastic events, including matches between these two fighters. London fans want to see them face off live in front of a crowd of 100,000 people."

According to 'BBC', Wembley Stadium is typically subject to nighttime noise regulations after 11 p.m. However, Mayor Khan stated that if the match were delayed into late night or early morning hours to accommodate American viewers, he would actively support extending the regulatory restrictions.

The matchup between the two fighters has been the most anticipated showdown in boxing history over the past decade. According to 'Daily Mail' and other outlets, the fight purse alone is reported to reach a staggering 100 million pounds (approximately 177 billion won).

Moreover, both fighters have shown improved recent form. Fury demonstrated his strength in the ring, while Joshua overcame a knockdown crisis against Christian Frazer to secure a comeback KO victory, stoking the flames for their November showdown. In particular, after earning 68 million pounds (approximately 120 billion won) from his match with Jake Paul last December, Joshua suffered the tragedy of losing his trainer and coach in a fatal traffic accident. However, immediately after winning his return fight, he officially declared a matchup with Fury, raising expectations.

However, sharply conflicting contract terms and disputes over the venue remain the biggest obstacles to making the fight happen. Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, insists that the contract must be honored as stipulated, requiring the match to be held in the UK. Hearn has taken a hardline stance, demanding additional fees by citing taxes and revenue sharing that would arise if the venue were moved to the United States.

In response, Fury has criticized Joshua's side for delaying the contract by demanding extra money, escalating pressure by calling Joshua a coward and more.

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