Tyson Fury has confirmed his all-British fight with Anthony Joshua will take place in Saudi Arabia on 14 August.

The boxers will contest all four world heavyweight titles for the first time in the sport’s history.

“massive announcement” FURY VS JOSHUA IS ON AUGUST 14 in The kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The worlds biggest sporting event all eyes on us. @SCEEKSA @gsaksa_en @trboxing @mtkglobal @frankwarren_tv @marbella @wowhydrate #LETTHEGAMESBEGIN #saudiarabia #TYSONOFARABIA pic.twitter.com/ZKIAXLictV

In a video on Twitter, Fury, known as the ‘Gypsy King’, said: “I have got some massive news.

“I have just got off the phone with Prince Khalid of Saudi Arabia and he told me this fight is 100% on, August 14th, 2021.”

The WBC champion added: “All eyes of the world will be on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“I cannot wait, repeat, cannot wait to smash Anthony Joshua on the biggest stage of all-time.

“This is going to be the biggest sporting event ever to grace the planet Earth. Do not miss it. All eyes on us. See you all in Saudi.”

Joshua holds the WBA, WBO and IBF belts.

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