Dua Lipa is not scheduled to compete in the fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, but the search for her replacement has begun.
Former heavyweight world champions Fury and Joshua have had a long-standing rivalry and will finally meet in an all-British megafight.
Sky Sports previously reported that Saudi Arabian investor Turki Alarusik, who is organizing the fight, had given a condition that Dua Lipa must perform at the event.
Even if Dua Lipa is not expected to accept the invitation, Fury Joshua will not be derailed and an alternative will be found.
Event organizers will continue to look for “iconic British artists” to appear on the show.
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Andy Scott gives an update on the potential fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. That includes the bizarre suggestion that Dua Lipa have to perform in a match.
Fury’s manager Spencer Brown, who promoted his return match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, told Sky Sports: “I’m sure the English fans will get over it.”
“We want to continue to explore iconic British artists on this show, like Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Manic Street Preachers, Elton John and even Rod Stewart, but that’s entirely up to Turki Alarusik and Netflix, because without them none of this would be possible.”
“I’m sure any of these artists will want to take her place. It will be a great spectacle on an iconic night for British boxing.
“You can rest assured that the fight will be the biggest night and biggest fight in British boxing history.”
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Dillian Whyte has given his opinion on Anthony Joshua’s next fight against Christian Prenga.
Dua Lipa is an internationally known singer who has performed at high-profile sporting events in the past, including attending the opening ceremony of the 2018 Champions League final.
Fury vs. Joshua will be a similarly high-profile event, billed as the biggest fight in British boxing history, with Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley touted as venues. Dua Lipa headlined her own Wembley show last June, but has never performed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
This week it was announced that Fury vs. Joshua will take place by the end of 2026. The date and venue are yet to be confirmed, but AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn declared the match “signed, sealed and delivered.”
First, Joshua officially made his return to boxing with a match against Christian Prengga on July 25th.
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Joshua and Fury, two of the biggest names in British boxing, have had the best run of the last decade. Fury first became heavyweight world champion 10 years ago by upsetting Wladimir Klitschko. Joshua turned pro after winning gold at the 2012 London Olympics and rose through the professional ranks.
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But by the time Joshua won his first world title belt in 2016, Fury had left the sport.
Fury would eventually return and defeat Deontay Wilder to become WBC world champion. Joshua held the unified IBF, WBO, and WBA titles, and the two men were on the verge of fighting for the undisputed heavyweight title.
That was a mistake, and Fury instead had a third fight with Wilder, with Joshua losing to Oleksandr Usyk. The Ukrainian also beat Fury, who retired again early last year.
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When Fury returned to defeat Arslanbek Mahmudov in London earlier this month, Joshua was waiting for the all-time winner to resume serious training after sustaining injuries in a horrific accident that claimed the lives of his close friend and two team members. Joshua is currently in camp, working with former rival Usyk, who backed AJ to defeat Fury.
There’s one more hurdle to clear for Joshua and Christian Prengga on July 25, when the two rivals will finally meet in the most anticipated heavyweight bout in British history.
The exact date and location of the contest is yet to be confirmed, but it is hoped that matches will once again be played at stadiums in England.
