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Contract disputes delay Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight announcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 10:38 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Contract disputes delay Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury fight announcement

Summary

The highly anticipated matchup between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury remains unresolved as disputes linger over the fight's location. Although both fighters have signed contracts, they stipulate that the bout must take place in the UK. Promoter Eddie Hearn seeks an addendum to allow the fight to be staged in New York, amid conflicts with Saudi Arabia’s event management company and Zuffa Boxing. Hearn expressed concern over the lack of communication from Sela and indicated contractual obligations must be honored for the fight to proceed, raising questions about its status as the potential date in November approaches.

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Key Details

•Eddie Hearn disputes fight location, aiming for UK instead of New York.
•Both fighters signed contracts specifying the event must be in the UK.
•Negotiations involve compensation and other contractual terms.
•Provisional fight date is November 20 at Madison Square Garden.
•Hearn has not heard from Sela for several days amid negotiations.

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10:38 AMYahoo Sports — The reasons delaying Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury as nagging dispute rumbles on

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Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn is in dispute with Turki Alalshikh over where the fight is staged after contracts were signed for the UK to host the event
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