Hearn: Joshua vs Fury Fight Will Be Held in the United Kingdom
Prominent boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that the highly anticipated heavyweight clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is expected to take place in the United Kingdom.
Speaking on the ongoing preparations for the blockbuster showdown, Hearn revealed that Joshua’s contract specifically states that the fight must be staged in the UK, dismissing recent speculation linking the event with venues in the United States.
Reports had suggested that major venues in Las Vegas and Los Angeles were being considered to host the long-awaited “Battle of Britain.” However, Hearn insists that any move away from the UK would require changes to the existing contractual agreement.
The fight is widely expected to be one of the biggest events in British boxing history, with fans having waited years to see the two former heavyweight champions face each other in the ring.
Before the mega-fight can happen, both boxers are scheduled to complete separate tune-up bouts. Joshua is set to face Kristian Prenga in July, while Fury is expected to return to action in August before attention fully shifts to their proposed showdown later in the year.
Hearn expressed confidence that the contest will eventually take place and believes hosting it in Britain would create a memorable occasion for boxing fans across the country.
The potential matchup has been discussed for nearly a decade and is regarded as one of the most anticipated fights in modern heavyweight boxing. If finalized, it would bring together two of Britain’s most successful and recognizable fighters in a historic encounter.
As negotiations continue and both fighters prepare for their interim bouts, boxing supporters remain eager for official confirmation of the date and venue for what promises to be a landmark event in the sport.
