Anthony Joshua rejects TKO's $10 million promotion offer for Fury fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 12:16 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Anthony Joshua has declined a $10 million offer for TKO Group to promote his upcoming fight against Tyson Fury, as reported by Eddie Hearn. Joshua insists the fight, confirmed to take place on December 11, must occur in the UK without TKO's involvement. This decision highlights ongoing tensions between Matchroom's Hearn and UFC's Dana White, with disputes regarding promotional rights delaying negotiations. Despite the conflict, Hearn indicated a potential to collaborate with White later if it benefits Joshua.
- •Joshua turns down TKO's $10 million promotion offer.
- •Hearn cites TKO's need for involvement as a sign of desperation.
- •Fight is confirmed for December 11 in the UK.
- •Ongoing disputes complicate negotiations with UFC's White.
- •Hearn remains open to future negotiations if beneficial.
- 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Anthony Joshua rejected 'desperation' $10 million offer to let TKO promote Tyson Fury fight, says Eddie Hearn
"Hearn may still consider allowing Dana White to be involved in Fury-Joshua, but he believes those negotiations cannot begin while their media war continues.
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