‘Everybody else wants the fight in America’: Eddie Hearn talks difficulty in staging Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua in the UK
The long-awaited British heavyweight fight still hasn’t had its venue finalized.
London, England - April 11, 2026: Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has provided an update on the proposed heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, which remains without an officially confirmed venue. The fight has been a hot topic of discussion, with many considering the UK as the ideal location, but others, including networks like Netflix, are pushing for the event to take place in Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Despite his belief that the fight would be better received by home fans, Hearn disclosed that the fight was signed to take place in the UK. However, he acknowledged that numerous parties, including his partners and friends, are pushing for the fight to be staged in America as it could generate bigger numbers. Hearn expressed his disagreement with this stance but emphasized that they are committed to working through contractual obligations, whether it means staging the fight in the UK or America.
As a British promoter, Hearn feels it would be a shame to take the fight outside of Britain, expressing his frustration with his growing unpopularity among British fight fans for his stance.
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