Joshua-Fury Wembley Talks Reopen for November Fight as U.S. Venue Push Meets UK Contract
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 4
Joshua-Fury Wembley Talks Reopen for November Fight as U.S. Venue Push Meets UK Contract
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 4
Summary
Wembley negotiations for a November Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight have reopened, Eddie Hearn said, reviving hopes the bout can be staged in London after weeks of deadlock.
The impasse centered on location: Joshua's contract requires a UK venue, while Saudi promoter Sela and Netflix had favored the United States to maximize the global broadcast audience.
Madison Square Garden had emerged as the likely host before Hearn said fan backing helped force a fresh push for Wembley, calling it a chance to make British sporting history.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said Hearn had asked City Hall for help, and Khan urged promoters to keep the fight in London despite the financial pull of New York.
Both fighters had already signed to face each other under Turki Alalshikh's deal structure, with Fury previously indicating he was willing to fight anywhere.