Fury-Joshua fight may start at 4am at Wembley
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According to BBC Sport, the proposed heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be held at Wembley Stadium in the early hours of the morning. Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, who is coordinating the all-British bout, said on Monday he wants the fight staged in England while also accommodating a global television audience. If the contest, mooted for October or November this year, is timed to suit prime-time viewers in the USA, the main event might have to start as late as 04:00 GMT. Sources close to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan have told BBC Sport such a proposal is "doable," but Alalshikh and other stakeholders have not yet been in contact. Wembley Stadium usually has a curfew of 11pm, and any change would require agreement between the mayor and Brent Council. It would not be the first combat sports event in Britain scheduled around the American television market, with past examples including Ricky Hatton's 2005 fight and UFC 304 in 2024.
What’s reported
The Fury-Joshua fight could be held at Wembley Stadium starting as late as 04:00 GMT.
Turki Alalshikh is coordinating the bout and wants it in England but timed for US prime-time.
The fight is mooted for October or November this year.
Sources close to London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan say the proposal is "doable," but no formal contact has been made.
Wembley Stadium has a usual curfew of 11pm; any change requires assessment by Brent Council and the stadium's safety advisory group.
Past British combat sports events scheduled for US audiences include Hatton vs Tszyu (2005), Calzaghe vs Lacy (2006), and UFC 304 (2024).
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn stated the current agreement requires the fight to take place in the United Kingdom.
Fury faces Mariusz Wach on 24 July; Joshua faces Kristian Prenga the following day.
Key figures
Tyson Fury, former WBC heavyweight champion, 37
Anthony Joshua, two-time world heavyweight champion, 36
Turki Alalshikh, Saudi powerbroker coordinating the bout
Sir Sadiq Khan, London mayor
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom promoter representing Joshua
Mariusz Wach, Polish boxer
Kristian Prenga, boxer
Sources: BBC News
