Tyson Fury ends negotiations for heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Tyson Fury has publicly declared an end to negotiations for a long-anticipated heavyweight boxing match against Anthony Joshua. The two camps have reportedly reached a stalemate due to a persistent disagreement regarding the fight's location. While Fury's team has advocated for the contest to occur in the United States, Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing have preferred to host the event in England. Fury expressed his frustration via social media, accusing Anthony Joshua of avoiding the bout and failing to challenge his promoter's stance on the venue. At 38 years old, Fury stated he is no longer willing to wait for the fight to materialize and intends to pursue alternative opponents. The status of the matchup remains deadlocked as both parties fail to reach an agreement.
- •Tyson Fury announced he is moving on from plans to fight Anthony Joshua.
- •Negotiations stalled primarily due to disputes over the fight's host location.
- •Tyson Fury preferred the United States while Anthony Joshua and Eddie Hearn favored England.
- •Tyson Fury stated he is now seeking other world champions for future matchups.
- 3:46 AMSherdog — Tyson Fury says he’ll move on from Anthony Joshua after latest stalemate
"Tyson Fury appears to have run out of patience with the long-running saga involving Anthony Joshua.
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