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5 of the biggest all-British super-fights as Fury and Joshua get ready to rumble

A deal has been signed for the eagerly awaited showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia.

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

But, with a deal now announced for a eagerly awaited showdown on August 14, 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)

Carl Froch v George Groves

Boxing – IBF and WBA World Super Middleweight Title – Carl Froch v George Groves – Wembley Stadium
Carl Froch claimed two wins over George Groves (Peter Byrne/PA)
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