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Dana White addresses stalled Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight negotiations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Dana White addresses stalled Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight negotiations

Summary

Dana White commented on the ongoing negotiations for the Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight after UFC 330. The long-anticipated matchup has faced multiple hurdles, including contractual disputes and venue disagreements, with White indicating uncertainty about the fighters' intentions. He highlighted that for the fight to happen, both fighters must genuinely want to compete. Alalshikh aims to promote the fight in the U.S., contradicting existing agreements that prefer a UK venue. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has emphasized the need to adhere to their contract regarding location.

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By the Numbers

•White indicates uncertainty on whether Fury and Joshua truly want to fight.
•Negotiations face challenges due to conflicting venue and promotional agreements.
•Alalshikh aims to promote the bout in New York, despite UK contract terms.
•Hearn insists they cannot change the agreed location without consequences.
•Both fighters need to show commitment for the bout to materialize.

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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua has been one of the biggest fights possible in the world of boxing for years now, but has somehow never come to fruition. Even now, years past it’s best before date, the fight struggles to get across the finish line. Even with Saudi boxing power broker Turki Alalshikh pushing to […]
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