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Fury and Joshua fight venue dispute threatens November heavyweight clash
A major dispute has emerged regarding the venue for the highly anticipated heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for November 20. While promoter Eddie Hearn maintains that the fight is legally binding and signed, Tyson Fury has publicly cast doubt on its occurrence, accusing Joshua and Hearn of being “money-thirsty” and seeking excessive financial compensation.
The conflict centers on the location of the bout. Joshua and Hearn have a contract specifying the United Kingdom as the venue. However, Saudi Arabian organizers Sela, along with Netflix, are pushing to move the event to Madison Square Garden in New York to better cater to American audiences. Hearn has submitted an addendum to Sela to address the financial and tax implications for Joshua if the fight moves to the United States, noting that Joshua would receive less money in America than in the UK.
Fury has criticized the negotiations on social media, suggesting the fight may collapse due to these financial demands. He has also directed personal attacks at Joshua and Hearn, questioning Joshua's mental fortitude. Despite the tension, Hearn insists the fight is “done” and that the only way it fails is through a breach of contract. The outcome of these negotiations will determine whether this historic British heavyweight clash takes place on home soil or in the United States.
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Anthony Joshua · Eddie Hearn · Madison Square Garden · Matchroom · Sela · Turki Alalshikh · Tyson Fury
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Eddie Hearn declined to confirm if Anthony Joshua has received payment for his recent fight against Kristian Prenga.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Matchroom has sent a list of required contract addenda to Sela to facilitate a US-based fight. www.bbc.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Matchroom is seeking payment for outstanding contractual obligations related to previous projects.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Saudi-owned Sela prefers the fight to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York. www.bbc.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tyson Fury expressed doubt that the fight between him and Anthony Joshua will occur due to financial disputes. www.bbc.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] Moving the fight from the UK to the US would result in a higher tax bill for Anthony Joshua. www.bbc.co.uk