Why Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight talks are at risk of collapse

FootballSports
8 Sep 2026 • 10:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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Why Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight talks are at risk of collapse

  • Negotiations for the heavyweight super-fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are at risk of collapsing due to a dispute over the venue.
  • Joshua is insisting on a UK bout, aiming for a showdown at Wembley Stadium by the end of December as outlined in his contract.
  • Fury and key figures are pushing for the contest to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City on 20 November.
  • Matchroom Boxing's Frank Smith revealed the drive for a US venue is largely led by Netflix and its American subscriber base.
  • Smith stated Joshua is ready and willing to fight, emphasising that any failure to stage the bout will not be Joshua's fault.

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