Frank Warren expects Fury v Joshua negotiations to conclude next week

The Guardian Sport2 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:23 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Frank Warren expects Fury v Joshua negotiations to conclude next week
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Promoter Frank Warren stated that negotiations for the proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are on a time limit that will expire by the end of next week. While Warren expressed uncertainty about whether the fight will happen, he indicated that Joshua's decision will be pivotal. Fury is currently training in the US and is prepared to face an alternate opponent in November if discussions fall through. Warren emphasized that no contracts have been finalized yet, suggesting ongoing discussions without substantial progress.

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  • Negotiations for Fury and Joshua to fight have no finalized contract.
  • Warren believes a decision is needed by the end of next week.
  • Joshua's choice will be crucial in determining the fight's fate.
  • Fury is training in the US and ready for an alternate fight in November.
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Promoter says negotiations are subject to a time limit ‘They won’t let it go past the end of next week’ Frank Warren believes that the tortuous negotiations surrounding the proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are subject to a time limit which will run out by the end of next week. Conceding that he is unsure if the much-delayed bout will happen, Warren also said the decision now depends solely on Joshua and that Fury, whom he promotes, is already in training in the US and ready to fight an alternative opponent in November. “Nothing’s been signed off as yet,” Warren said in regard to a revised contract for Fury and Joshua to fight in New York. “Everybody’s talking and talking rather than getting on with the business and getting it done. I think it will happen and if it doesn’t, and I think there’s a time limit on it, by the way, it will be one of those fights that slipped by. Continue reading...

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