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Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms - Hearn

Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms - Hearn

Summary

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually required to hold their big heavyweight boxing match in the UK. Any move to stage the fight in the United States would need Joshua’s team to agree to new contract terms, and the fight will happen in 2026 unless one of the fighters loses a scheduled upcoming match.

Key Facts

  • Joshua and Fury are committed by contract to fight in the UK.
  • Moving the fight to the US requires Joshua’s team to approve new contract terms.
  • Promoter Eddie Hearn represents Joshua and insists the fight will happen in the UK if no new deal is made.
  • There is speculation about Las Vegas hosting the bout, but no formal request has been made to change the location.
  • Dana White and Zuffa Boxing currently have no role as promoters unless Joshua’s side agrees to change the contract.
  • The fight is organized by Saudi figure Turki Alalshikh, who is funding the event.
  • Both fighters will have upcoming fights in July and August that could affect the big match.
  • Hearn expects a meeting soon with all promoters to set the fight’s date and location.
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