Eddie Hearn states Joshua and Fury fight to remain in UK
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually obligated to hold their fight in the UK. Any efforts to move the bout to the United States would require new terms to be agreed upon by Joshua's team. The fight has been widely anticipated and this decision could influence the event's logistics and audience.
- •Eddie Hearn emphasizes fight remains in the UK.
- •Joshua's team must agree to any venue changes.
- •Fight logistics could shift based on contract terms.
- •The bout is highly anticipated among boxing fans.
- •Negotiations may continue regarding fight arrangements.
- 9:35 PMBBC Sport — Fury fight only goes to US if Joshua agrees new terms - Hearn
"Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually committed to staging their fight in the UK, says Eddie Hearn - and any attempt to move it to the United States would need Joshua's team to agree new terms.
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