Joshua vs Fury Fight Must Be Held in UK, Confirms Eddie Hearn
The long‑awaited heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is contractually tied to the United Kingdom, according to promoter Eddie Hearn. He has dismissed ongoing speculation that the bout could be relocated to the United States.
Earlier reports suggested that American venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and various locations in Las Vegas, were preparing lucrative offers to host one of boxing’s biggest events. Hearn, however, insisted that the signed agreement leaves no room for a venue switch without the consent of all parties involved.
Contractual Terms Lock the Fight to Britain
Hearn, who worked alongside Frank Warren to finalise the terms of the blockbuster showdown, said the contract clearly stipulates that the fight must be held in Britain. He stressed that neither Saudi financial backers nor external investors have the authority to move the event independently, with both promotional teams retaining equal control over any major decisions.
Joshua and Fury have been on a collision course for more than a decade, yet a fight between Britain’s two most prominent heavyweights has repeatedly failed to materialise. With the core terms now agreed, attention is expected to shift towards operational planning, security arrangements and final scheduling once summer commitments have been confirmed.
Hearn confirmed that all foundational terms for the contest have now been settled, bringing the sport a step closer to one of the most eagerly awaited fights in modern boxing.
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