ANTHONY JOSHUA could face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch on a HELIPAD 321m above ground.
They will be battling again in spring as AJ tries to avenge his defeat to the Ukrainian in September.
The helipad is 321m above ground
They last met at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. However, they are keen to reconnect overseas.
Michael Benson, TalkSPORT journalist, shared the story of Eddie Hearn's meeting with people around the globe to discuss potential venues for his next fight.
Today's Matchroom supremo was at Dubai's Burj al Arab, a beautiful hotel that has previously hosted top athletes, including Joshua.
While promoting the Dubai Fitness Challenge, the 32-year old enjoyed sparring on the hotel's famous helipad.
Hearn's Instagram post in which he walks along the helipad has sparked excitement about whether AJ's rematch against Usyk could take place there.
Although it seems unlikely that the venue would be chosen, it has hosted sporting events in the past.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredRory McIlroy has teed from the helipad. David Coulthard did donuts in an F1 car, and Roger Federer played tennis against Andre Agassi.
Recently, Money Kicks, a YouTube sensation, was rumored to be fighting Floyd Mayweather at the hotel.
Fans have been excited about the prospect for a long time.
One fan joked that fury would be fighting in York Hall ![]()
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LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES
Others pointed out the logistical difficulties that hosting such an important fight would pose.
One commenter said: "It would have been unique and fascinating, but it wouldn't be possible to sell tickets." It would be exactly like the lockdown period.
"AJ is the second largest boxing ticket seller." Ed would not pass up the chance to make a decent living.
Another pointed out that "I was there Sunday and I could tell firsthand that this would prove very difficult."
"How do they protect guests, security and the media world when there's a hotel?"