Eddie Hearn insists Fury-Joshua fight contract is signed and secured
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:06 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that a fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set to occur, with contracts signed and awaiting a date. Despite Fury suggesting the fight may not happen, Hearn emphasized that no party can withdraw from a signed agreement. The bout is expected to take place in the United Kingdom, although Saudi organizers Sela are advocating for a venue in the United States, specifically Madison Square Garden. Hearn has expressed a preference for the fight to remain in the UK, despite the interest from American audiences and organizations.
- •Eddie Hearn asserts the Fury-Joshua fight is confirmed and contractual.
- •The fight is planned for the United Kingdom, despite competing interests from Saudi organizers.
- •Fury had previously claimed the fight was unlikely to happen.
- •Joshua and Fury have individual contracts with organizers for this event.
- •The fight is slated to be broadcast on Netflix.
- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn
- 10:57 PMBBC Sport — Nobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn
"Eddie Hearn has said that "no-one can pull out" of the long-awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
"Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
"Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:57 PMNobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 10:57 PMNobody can stop Fury-Joshua from happening - Hearn
Promoter Eddie Hearn says "no-one can pull out" of the proposed fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
- Sky Sports—Hearn: Fury can't pull out out AJ fight despite 'shouting and screaming'
Eddie Hearn has said that "no-one can pull out" of the long-awaited heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
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