Rumble in the Jungle 50th anniversary is coming up in 2024
Talks for an epic return to Africa for a world heavyweight contest have been discussed involving Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn and his heavyweight superstar Anthony Joshua.
Hearn told the BBC, "It's something that would be iconic for the sport. When we're visiting these countries, there's governments funding to stage these events. Sometimes that isn't forthcoming in all discussions and I think it will happen in time.
"We've had a couple of approaches. Obviously, Anthony Joshua – with his Nigerian descent – is always keen to visit and stage a major event there.
Rumble in the Jungle took place in Zaire in 1974 and Hearn hopes to celebrate the upcoming 50th anniversary with an incredible return.
"With that anniversary approaching, we've often talked about a big Anthony Joshua fight – even revisiting the famous scenes in Zaire of Rumble in the Jungle.
"Visually, it would be incredible and something Anthony would love to tick off the box before the end of his career."
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