Negotiations surrounding the highly anticipated heavyweight championship bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have hit a significant obstacle over the planned venue. While reports indicate the match is scheduled for November 20 with an existing contract stipulating a United Kingdom location, efforts to relocate the event to Madison Square Garden in New York have encountered resistance from Matchroom Boxing, Joshua’s promotional team.
Eddie Hearn, representing Matchroom, has outlined specific demands before agreeing to move the fight stateside. The promoter is seeking substantial financial compensation alongside additional concessions addressing Joshua’s tax implications, travel logistics, and media obligations. Multiple parties including Netflix, UFC President Dana White, and Saudi Arabian promoter Turki Alalshikh have reportedly advocated for the New York venue, while Fury’s camp appears open to the American location. However, the disagreement centers on Joshua’s side of the negotiations.
The complications stem partly from venue constraints in England, where a strict curfew at potential locations like Wembley Stadium limits broadcasting windows for international audiences. This factor has made American venues increasingly attractive for maximizing global viewership. Despite the ongoing dispute between promotion figures, no official announcement regarding venue, date, or fight card details has been made public.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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