Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Announcement Delayed by Dana White

Announcement Plans Disrupted

Dana White has confirmed that he intended to announce the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event. However, complications regarding the venue led to delays in the announcement, which was finally made official last month. White stated he was invited to participate in the event surrounding this matchup.

Fury's Appearance at UFC Freedom 250

Tyson Fury made a notable appearance at UFC Freedom 250, which took place on the White House Lawn. During the event, Fury walked out but did not deliver the anticipated announcement himself, leaving it to others. This led to some confusion about his relationship with White, especially after Fury clarified in June that White is not his promoter.

Recent Comments from Dana White

In a recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, White confirmed that the plan was indeed to announce the fight during the UFC event. He acknowledged that various issues arose, causing the delay. White expressed awareness of the challenges involved when he decided to engage in boxing, emphasizing that the announcement was ultimately successful, with tickets selling well.

Fan Reactions to UFC Involvement

The potential involvement of the UFC in the Fury vs Joshua event has sparked debate among boxing fans. Earlier this week, there was speculation about a UFC event scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff, coinciding with the Fury vs Joshua fight. This was later corrected, but it raised concerns about UFC's role in a boxing event of this magnitude. Many fans believe that such a significant fight does not require additional promotional efforts from the UFC.

Tickets for the Fury vs Joshua fight are currently on sale, and the event is set to take place in Cardiff, Wales.