Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has revealed that the mandatory clash between undisputed world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and his challenger, Kubrat Pulev could take place on a boat.
According to reports in the British tabliod, Hearn said the upcoming heavyweight professional boxing match could also be held in a castle as another alternative venue, with just 1,000 people in attendance.
Joshua was set to defend his WBA, WBO and IBF belts against Pulev at Tottenham stadium last month but the coronavirus pandemic put a stop to that and Hearn is now thinking outside the box for the fight, scheduled for November.
“Other ideas we have are 1,000 people somewhere strange and quirky. I’ve got a few things up my sleeve. We’re talking about castles, plush hotels, maybe even on a boat.
“Croatia have offered a coliseum and that’s beautiful and we’re still open to options and flexible.
“These are all things thinking outside of the box it just depends what’s allowed,” he said.
The city of London’s O2 Arena remains the most likely venue, but Hearn added that much depends on whether social distancing restrictions are lifted.
“By November, can we go to 16,000 people at the O2? Right now, we’re handcuffed by the regulations,” he added.
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