Joshua-Fury Fight Move to US Would Require New Contract Terms
Promoter Eddie Hearn has clarified that the existing contract for the heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury specifically requires the event to be held in the United Kingdom. While there has been speculation regarding a move to the United States, Hearn emphasized that the current agreement was designed to bring the biggest fight in British boxing history to home fans.
Hearn noted that if the venue is changed to the US, the contract would need to be renegotiated. He expressed that while his team does not wish to be obstructive and wants the fight to occur, moving the event across the Atlantic would be a disappointment for British fans and would necessitate a conversation regarding new terms.
Reports have suggested that venues such as the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and SiFo Stadium in Los Angeles have been discussed as potential locations. Some of these discussions were reportedly driven by the desire for more stable weather conditions compared to the British autumn.
Despite the speculation, Hearn maintains that the current plan is for the fight to take place in November, with Wembley Stadium cited as a clear favorite over other UK options like the Principality Stadium or Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The fight's progression depends on both athletes winning their upcoming warm-up bouts. Anthony Joshua is scheduled to face Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25, while Tyson Fury is expected to have his own tune-up fight, potentially in August.
Saudi Arabian boxing advisor Turki Alalshikh, who is funding the event, has stated that no final decisions have been made regarding the date or venue. Alalshikh plans to hold a summit with key stakeholders, including Dana White, Frank Warren, and Eddie Hearn, to resolve competing contract terms and broadcast interests involving Netflix and DAZN.
