Eddie Hearn reveals Anthony Joshua took pay cut for Fury fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:45 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium after agreeing to forfeit over £10 million in earnings to secure the venue in the UK. Promoter Eddie Hearn stated Joshua prioritized the British location over a lucrative deal in New York. Saudi figure Turki Alalshikh confirmed that relocating the fight cost £53 million. In preparation for the bout, Joshua has enlisted trainer Ben Davison and Tyson Fury's estranged uncle, Peter Fury, to assist him in his training.
- •Joshua agreed to a pay cut exceeding £10 million
- •Fight scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff
- •Hearn emphasized the importance of a UK venue
- •Turki Alalshikh stated venue changes cost £53 million
- •Joshua to train with Ben Davison and Peter Fury
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua took pay cut for Tyson Fury fight
"Turki Alalshikh revealed moving the fight away from New York cost him £53million
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