Promoter Eddie Hearn maintains that the highly anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is contractually bound to the United Kingdom, following an agreement finalized three months ago. While Saudi official Turki Alalshikh has expressed interest in hosting the event—tentatively scheduled for October or November—at a location optimized for global viewership, Hearn remains firm on the original terms.
Reports suggest potential interest in holding the match at Madison Square Garden in New York. However, Hearn highlights that any venue change would require a complete renegotiation of the legally binding document. He emphasized that the contract specifically mandates a British location, a sentiment echoed by Joshua himself. While Hearn acknowledges their partnership with Alalshikh, he asserts that a move away from England would only occur if both he and Joshua consent to it.
Joshua maintains that Wembley Stadium is the only appropriate venue for such a historic encounter. He recalled that during initial discussions, Wembley was the sole location considered, serving as the intended final stop in his current professional path. Both Joshua and Hearn agree that the contest is fundamentally a celebration for the British public, prioritizing the London landmark over other major arenas like Tottenham Hotspur Stadium or the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
