Fury and Joshua negotiations continue, New York venue discussed
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:11 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Negotiations for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight have entered a critical phase, with discussions centering on holding the bout in New York at Madison Square Garden. While Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, remains hopeful for a UK venue, optimism surrounds securing the fight this year. Both fighters have completed warm-up bouts, with Fury stopping Mariusz Wach and Joshua knocking out Kristian Prenga. The next week is pivotal for finalizing details and possible announcement dates.
- •Negotiations enter a critical week for Fury vs Joshua fight.
- •New York venue at Madison Square Garden is under consideration.
- •Eddie Hearn expresses desire for fight to be in the UK.
- •Fury and Joshua both had successful warm-up fights last month.
- •Final details need to be confirmed in the next week.
"Negotiations for the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight have entered a 'critical week' with talks ongoing about staging the heavyweight clash in New York.
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