Fury vs Joshua: Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to perform at the event.

Pop star Dua Lipa is not expected to work in the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury later this year.

Britons Joshua, 36, and Fury, 37. The long-awaited agreement An all-Britain tournament aimed at the end of 2026.

However, the Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Turki Al-Sheikh, has indicated that the fight could be in jeopardy if Dua Lipa does not agree to be part of the event’s promotion.

It is not clear whether the statement was made seriously or in jest, but BBC Sport has learned that the 30-year-old singer has been offered a gig but has turned it down and is not expected to take part in the event.

Dua Lipa is one of the world’s most successful pop artists, with international hits including New Rules, Don’t Start Now and Levitating.

In October, Wembley Stadium was announced as the preferred choice for the organisers, but the venue for Fury and Joshua has yet to be finalised.