Eddie Hearn expects AJ vs Fury to occur in UK this November
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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Eddie Hearn, promoter for Anthony Joshua, expresses confidence that the high-profile fight against Tyson Fury will take place in the UK this November, with Wembley Stadium as the preferred venue. Joshua is set to face Kristian Prenga on July 25, while Fury plans a bout in Dublin on August 1. If both fighters secure victories, they would be poised for a long-anticipated clash in the UK. Hearn emphasizes that there are contract stipulations favoring the UK for the fight, though alternative locations could be discussed if necessary.
- •Joshua fights Prenga on July 25 as a warm-up.
- •Fury scheduled to compete in Dublin on August 1.
- •Hearn cites Wembley as the leading venue option.
- •Contract specifies the fight should take place in the UK.
- •No confirmed date yet, but November remains the target.
""The fight can take place in the snow. I don't really care, so long as it takes place."
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