Joshua and Fury’s anticipated showdown likely to be held in New York
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set for a long-awaited clash, with the United States—specifically Madison Square Garden in New York—emerging as the leading venue. Negotiations, influenced by Netflix, have shifted the bout away from the United Kingdom despite previous expectations. Both fighters recently secured wins to keep hopes for the blockbuster fight alive. While the purse is estimated at over £100m, the final date and venue remain unconfirmed as talks continue.
Match highlights
- Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are expected to fight in the United States, with Madison Square Garden as the frontrunner.
- Netflix has played a key role in moving the negotiations away from the UK, aiming for a Friday night event.
- Reports suggest November 20 is one date under consideration, but nothing is officially confirmed.
- Both fighters recently returned to winning form, with Fury stopping Mariusz Wach in Thailand and Joshua knocking out Kristian Prenga in Jeddah.
- The decision to hold the fight in the US has sparked criticism from British boxing fans and debate among promoters.
