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Frank Warren, Tyson Fury's promoter, says the deal for the Gypsy King to sign Anthony Joshua on December 3 has not yet been signed - but remains optimisitc about it taking place.
Eddie Hearn, from AJ's Matchroom Boxing, confirmed the contract had arrived, but there were a few things to sort out, hence why progress has stalled since Warren's team sent the paperwork last week.
The deal was weighted with a 60/40 split in favour of the WBC heavyweight world champion.
The 32-year-old's camp are currently reviewing Warren's paperwork, and the 70-year-old promoter believes it will be signed.
Frank Warren is not concerned even though the deal for December's fight has not been signed
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on December 3 once the paperwork is completed
Warren told talkSPORT: 'No. It’s not signed yet. We’re waiting for them to come back to us. But I don’t see any reason why it shouldn’t be signed.
'The main crux of the negotiations are the splits which are agreed – 60/40. There’s a rematch clause which is agreed – 50/50.
'The big problem was when the fight would take place, it’s December.
'To give everybody comfort we’ve even said that they can be involved in all the broadcast contracts, sponsorships and everything, so they can see that everything’s above board.
'That side of it, we satisfied any worries they may have. There’s no worries about payment because they will get paid direct from the respective TV companies, so that side of it’s sorted out.'
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn (left) has admitted part of Tyson Fury's motivation in fighting his client Anthony Joshua (right) is catching him 'when he's weak'
Hearn from Matchroom, which promotes Joshua, confims the contract
