Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have both thrown major doubt on their blockbuster fight agreement being cancelled. Eddie Hearn announced last month that both sides had agreed a deal in principle for the two heavyweight champions to face off twice in 2020.
Hearn made it clear that the first fight would likely take place this summer, with the second to be scheduled for around December.
But while an agreement is in place, the last issue to resolve remains on where the fights will take place.
Fury indicated that the clock was ticking on a location to be agreed earlier this week when he posted a photo on Twitter, stating there were just three days left.
And the WBC champion has suggested an agreement is still not close, taking to Twitter to warn there is just “one day left”.
His post came just minutes after Joshua also posted an update on his social media page.
“Quick update. Myself, @258mgt & @MatchroomBoxing are working really hard to make the fight happen,” Joshua tweeted.
“I want to give my fans what they want & you know I’ll do whatever I can to deliver.
“Hoping to share some positive news soon.”
Fury’s warnings suggest that there is a deadline of April 10th for a location to be agreed or the fight could be off.
The 32-year-old’s father, John, also suggested an agreement isn’t close earlier this week.
His comments came as a surprise to Hearn though, who insists there are several offers still on the table.
“At the end of this week both fighters and the teams will be presented with all the offers and options on the table, which there will be multiple ones,” Hearn told Sky Sports.
“We’re in a good place. I saw John Fury’s comments. It’s almost like they don’t really want the fight. I’d like them to talk it up, rather than talk it down.
“We’re quite aware that there has been a global pandemic. We’re quite aware that it’s not easy, but we’re out there grafting away every day to get this done.
“A little bit of support would be nice, John and Tyson, thank you very much.
“Like I said, there will be around three or four offers presented to both camps this weekend and then it’s over to them and the teams to discuss which one we want to take. The dates of those fights.”