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Warren discusses venue options for Fury-Joshua fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:30 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

Warren discusses venue options for Fury-Joshua fight

Summary

Promoter Frank Warren has not confirmed whether the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight will take place in the UK or the US. Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, insists the bout should occur in the UK, with Wembley Stadium as a potential venue. However, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is advocating for a location that could attract a wider audience. The fight date of November 20 remains under discussion, with Warren stating that the final announcement will come from Alalshikh.

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Key Details

•Warren remains non-committal about the fight location.
•Hearn insists the fight must be in the UK under the existing deal.
•Wembley Stadium is viewed as a likely venue by Hearn.
•Alalshikh wants a location to maximize global audience.
•Final date and venue announcement expected from Alalshikh.

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5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Warren coy over whether Fury-Joshua will be in UK or US

What they're saying

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Promoter Frank Warren has refused to say if the 'Battle of Britain' between former world heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place in the United Kingdom or the United States.Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, insisted last month the bout must take place in the UK under the terms of the fight deal signed by both camps, with London's Wembley Stadium seemingly the most likely venue.
— Yahoo Sports

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