Hearn open to renegotiating Fury-Joshua UK venue clause for US move
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Eddie Hearn has confirmed the contract for the Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua heavyweight fight includes a clause requiring the bout to be staged in the UK, but he is open to renegotiating if a move to the United States proves beneficial. The Matchroom promoter, who represents Joshua, said no formal request to change the venue has been made by Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, who is funding the fight. Hearn added that if a renegotiation is necessary, the fight would still go ahead in the UK unless an agreement is reached for a US location. Both Hearn and Fury’s promoter Frank Warren have stated that the bout remains on track for 2026, contingent on both fighters winning their respective interim bouts. Hearn also rejected claims by Dana White that Zuffa Boxing would promote the event, stating the contract does not allow White’s involvement without Joshua’s team’s consent. A meeting between the promoters is expected next week to finalize details.
What’s verified
The contract for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua stipulates the fight must take place in the UK.
Eddie Hearn is open to renegotiating the contract if a move to the United States is “beneficial” for both sides.
Turki Alalshikh is funding the bout and has not yet formally requested a venue change.
No date or location for the fight has been officially confirmed.
Both fighters have interim bouts scheduled: Joshua faces Kristian Prenga on July 25, and Fury is expected to fight on August 1.
Hearn stated that Dana White and Zuffa Boxing are not contractually involved as promoters for the event.
Not yet confirmed
One source reported Hearn described White’s claims of a promotional role as “overstated,” while the other source did not include this detail.
One source quoted Hearn saying renegotiation terms would not delay the fight; the other source did not address this point.
The specific opponent for Fury’s August 1 bout has not been announced.
Key figures
Eddie Hearn (Matchroom promoter, represents Anthony Joshua)
Anthony Joshua (heavyweight boxer)
Tyson Fury (heavyweight boxer)
Turki Alalshikh (Saudi powerbroker funding the fight)
Frank Warren (Fury’s promoter)
Dana White (president of Zuffa Boxing)
Kristian Prenga (Joshua’s opponent on July 25)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
