Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium is set to host Anthony Joshua’s next fight against Kubrat Pulev, that is according to a report from The Sun.
Eddie Hearn had wanted the bout to take place in April, but it is suggested that it will now take place on 20th June to avoid a clash with any of Spurs’ Premier League fixtures. It is also thought that Tottenham have fended off competition from their north London rivals Arsenal to host the event.
The fight will see Joshua return to the ring for the first time since regaining his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles from Andy Ruiz Jr in December (BBC Sport). One thing is for sure, it means that owner Daniel Levy will earn some serious money from hiring out the stadium for the fight and that is what many Spurs fans were focussing on when they heard the news.
Indeed, many have taken to Twitter to claim that it is great news for Levy that Joshua will be performing in their brand new stadium, which is designed to host other events and already has Saracens’ annual clash against Harlequins pencilled in for March 28th.
Here is what some supporters had to say…
Good for Levy 💷 no real advantage for fans watching a team without an attack.
— Leopardman 🐆FOXQC (@LeopardmanPn) February 23, 2020
This is the kind of victory ENIC are really after. Lewis/Levy probably dancing on a yacht somewhere tonight 🙄#THFC #COYS
— AstroMcFly (@Astromcfly_82) February 23, 2020
Levy won the right not Spurs unfortunately we won’t see the money on the field I just don’t believe so. We need some transparency!!
— Peter Francis (@franfam5) February 23, 2020
I am so happy it means more more for levy and co, yet we will not invest in proper players. 🤦♂️
— Pops20 (@Pops2016739539) February 23, 2020
Yes get in. More money for ENIC!!!!!
— C💙YS (@thfc53) February 23, 2020
More money that wont be reinvested into the squad👍
— Stephen C (@StephenC7780) February 23, 2020
Daniel Levy pic.twitter.com/wmHpbaEpuZ
— BazzaMccann28 (@BMccann28) February 23, 2020
Spurs fans, what are your thoughts on Anthony Joshua fighting at your stadium? Let us know below…
