Joshua willing to accept 2am start for Fury fight at Wembley

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Joshua willing to accept 2am start for Fury fight at Wembley
Summary

Anthony Joshua has expressed no objections to a potential 2am start time for his much-anticipated fight against Tyson Fury at Wembley Stadium. The fight is being organized by Turki Alalshikh, who aims to schedule it for a time favorable to a global audience. Local authorities, including Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, have indicated support for the event, although permission for a later start time remains uncertain. The event is anticipated to take place in November, contingent on both fighters successfully completing their upcoming matches later this month.

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  • Joshua supports a 2am start if it facilitates the fight's UK location.
  • Fury vs. Joshua seeks to appeal to a US audience with the late start.
  • Mayor Khan shows support for hosting the fight at Wembley.
  • The date for the match is not yet confirmed, expected in November.
  • Both fighters are slated for warm-up bouts in late July.
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Anthony Joshua wouldn't object if his blockbuster showdown with Tyson Fury has to start at 2am in order for it to be held in the UK.

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