5 of the biggest all-British super-fights ahead of Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury

A deal is reportedly signed for the eagerly-awaited showdown.

Published Mar 15, 2021

Last updated Mar 15, 2021

Financially and in terms of its global projection, Anthony Joshua’s projected showdown with Tyson Fury threatens to dwarf the all-British super-fights that have come before.

But as a deal is reportedly signed for the eagerly-awaited showdown, the PA news agency recalls some of the biggest fights in the sport’s domestic history.

Nigel Benn v Chris Eubank

Boxing – WBC & WBO Super Middleweight – Chris Eubank v Nigel Benn – Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester — Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank met in two furious contests (Sean Dempsey/PA)

David Haye v Tony Bellew

O2 Arena Boxing — Tony Bellew scored two wins over David Haye (Nick Potts/PA)

Frank Bruno v Lennox Lewis

Lennox Lewis v Frank Bruno — Lennox Lewis survived a scare to see off Frank Bruno (PA Archive)

Joe Bugner v Henry Cooper

Boxing – British, Commonwealth and European Heavyweight Title – Henry Cooper v Joe Bugner – Empire Pool — Joe Bugner claimed a controversial win over Henry Cooper (PA Archive)

5 of the biggest all-British super-fights ahead of Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury

Nigel Benn v Chris Eubank

David Haye v Tony Bellew

Frank Bruno v Lennox Lewis

Joe Bugner v Henry Cooper

Carl Froch v George Groves