Joshua, Fury Near November 20 Fight Deal at Madison Square Garden
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Updated · Boxing Scene · Aug 18
Joshua, Fury Near November 20 Fight Deal at Madison Square Garden
3 articles · Updated · Boxing Scene · Aug 18
Summary
November 20 is emerging as the target date for Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury to finally meet, with Madison Square Garden in New York still the leading venue.
A Daily Mail report said all sides had reached agreement, but Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn said the deal is close rather than completed.
The bout would end nearly a decade of on-and-off links between the two British heavyweight rivals and deliver one of boxing's longest-awaited matchups.
After surviving near-disaster in his comeback, can an emotionally fueled Anthony Joshua finally defeat Tyson Fury this November?
Will a hidden UK venue clause shatter the Saudi and Netflix dream of hosting Joshua versus Fury in New York?
Are traditional promoters losing control as streaming giants and overseas wealth hijack the biggest British heavyweight clash in history?
Joshua vs. Fury: The $200 Million Heavyweight Showdown in Limbo—Contract Risks, Netflix Disruption, and the Battle for Boxing’s Legacy
Overview
The long-awaited Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight is stuck in high-stakes negotiations, with a major dispute over moving the venue from the UK to New York. Netflix and Saudi backers want Madison Square Garden for a prime-time US broadcast, but Joshua’s original contract demands a UK location, leading his team to seek extra compensation. This shift has upset British fans, who now face a late-night viewing, and highlights how streaming giants like Netflix are changing boxing’s business model by removing pay-per-view barriers and centralizing control. Both fighters, now past their physical peaks, are fighting for legacy in what has become a nostalgic grudge match.