Tyson Fury doubts Anthony Joshua fight will happen amid venue dispute
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Tyson Fury has expressed skepticism about his anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua, originally slated for November, stating it "doesn't look like it's going to happen." The disagreement centers around the fight venue, with Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn pushing for the UK, while Saudi organizers favor a move to the United States. Fury criticized Hearn for prioritizing financial concerns, claiming Joshua is unwilling to fight him. Meanwhile, Hearn indicated that a list of changes for the fight’s organization has been sent to Saudi promoters, but has received no feedback, compounding the uncertainty surrounding the bout.
- •Fury questions the likelihood of the fight against Joshua occurring.
- •Hearn and Joshua favor staging the fight in the UK.
- •Saudi organizers prefer New York's Madison Square Garden.
- •Hearn submitted requests for changes affecting compensation and logistics.
- •Fury labeled Joshua and Hearn as "money-thirsty" amidst the debate.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
- 11:56 AMBBC Sport — Joshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
"Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.
"Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:05 PMJoshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 11:56 AMJoshua fight doesn't look like it will happen - Fury
Tyson Fury says his fight with Anthony Joshua "doesn't look like it's going to happen" in a verbal tirade against his British rival and promoter Eddie Hearn posted on social media.
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