Tyson Fury Casts Fresh Doubt On Anthony Joshua Fight Over Venue Dispute

Tyson Fury has cast fresh doubt over his long-awaited fight against fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, saying the bout “doesn’t look like it’s going to happen” amid an unresolved dispute over where it should take place.

The two British boxing stars had been expected to meet in November in one of the biggest fights in British boxing history, but talks have run into fresh difficulty over the proposed venue.

Joshua and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, want the bout staged in the United Kingdom, in line with an earlier agreement between the parties.

Saudi organisers and other stakeholders, however, are pushing for Madison Square Garden in New York.

Fury, speaking on Instagram earlier today, August 21, blamed Hearn and Joshua’s camp for the latest uncertainty surrounding the proposed showdown.

“Doesn’t look like they’re going to sign the fight and it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen all because Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua want more money,” Fury said.

Hearn has maintained that a switch to the United States would have significant tax implications for Joshua, potentially leaving the former world champion with less money than he would earn from a fight in the UK.

Fury reacted angrily to that stance, calling Joshua and Hearn “disgusting” and “money-thirsty” before accusing his long-time rival of lacking the courage to face him.

“I’ll move on and fight somebody else, but just know you never had the guts to fight Tyson Fury, ever,” Fury said.

While the fight is expected to be broadcast on Netflix, no final agreement has been reached on the venue at the time of writing.

However, Naija News gathered that Hearn stressed that negotiations remain active and that Joshua wants the fight.