Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight venue dispute continues

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Negotiations for a heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, tentatively scheduled for November 20, 2026, remain stalled due to a dispute over the fight's location. While the bout is reportedly signed, promoters and organizers are divided between hosting the event in the United Kingdom or moving it to the United States, specifically Madison Square Garden in New York.

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, maintains that the original agreement specifies a UK venue. He argues that moving the fight to the US would result in a lower purse for Joshua and impose additional promotional obligations. Conversely, Saudi investors and Netflix, which is expected to broadcast the event, favor a US staging to reach a larger American audience.

Tyson Fury has already begun training in the United States. His camp, represented by his brother Shane Fury, has stated that Fury will fight on the scheduled November date regardless of whether the Joshua match materializes. If the deal with Joshua falls through, Fury is expected to face a replacement opponent, with some speculation mentioning WBC heavyweight champion Agit Kabayel.

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Anthony Joshua · Eddie Hearn · Frank Warren · Matchroom Boxing · Mike Tyson · Netflix · Tyson Fury

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] Eddie Hearn stated that only minor details remain before the Joshua vs Fury contracts are finalized. www.sportbible.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed fight involves partnerships with Netflix and Saudi organizers. sportsnaut.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tyson Fury has entered training camp for a fight scheduled for November 20, 2026. sportsnaut.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tyson Fury's camp has secured a backup opponent if the deal with Anthony Joshua fails. sportsnaut.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Mike Tyson believes the heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury should be held in the United Kingdom. www.completesports.com · www.sportbible.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Disagreements over the fight venue between the UK, New York, and Saudi Arabia remain a primary obstacle to finalizing the deal. www.sportbible.com · sportsnaut.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mike Tyson is barred from entering the United Kingdom due to a prior criminal conviction. www.sportbible.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tyson Fury has entered training camp for a fight on November 20, 2026. sportsnaut.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Netflix and Saudi investors are among the parties involved in discussions regarding the fight's location. sportsnaut.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A backup opponent has been secured for Tyson Fury if the Anthony Joshua fight does not materialize. sportsnaut.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Disagreements regarding the fight venue between the UK and New York remain a primary obstacle to finalizing the deal. sportsnaut.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Eddie Hearn claims only minor details remain before the Joshua vs Fury contracts are finalized. www.sportbible.com