{
  "id": 718586,
  "title": "Hearn threatens to call Joshua vs Fury off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/hearn-threatens-to-call-joshua-vs-fury-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T01:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/hearn-threatens-to-call-joshua-vs-fury-off/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has threatened to cancel the highly anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury if the fight is announced for New York without first agreeing to move it from the United Kingdom, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Hearn and Joshua have insisted that they remain committed to staging the fight in the UK, as per their contract. The promoter expressed concern that organizers are under pressure from American broadcaster Netflix, which allegedly wants the event to take place in the US. Hearn emphasized that while he disagrees with Netflix's arguments, he is not responsible for making the final decision, given the significant financial stakes involved. The promoter warned that if the fight is announced for New York without an agreement to change the venue, it could lead to the cancellation of the entire event. Hearn stated that he is prepared to make a strong financial demand to make staging the fight in the UK more attractive to organizers.",
  "summary": "Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn warns he’ll call off the Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight if organisers announce a New York venue without agreement for the U Read More: https://punchng.com/hearn-threatens-to-call-joshua-vs-fury-off/",
  "key_points": [
    "Eddie Hearn threatens to cancel Joshua vs Fury fight.",
    "Fight should be in UK per contract, promoter insists.",
    "Netflix pressure could lead to cancellation."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hearn's threat to cancel the Joshua vs Fury fight signals a significant escalation in the dispute over the venue, potentially putting the event's future at risk if a UK deal can't be secured.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Hearn threatens to call Joshua vs Fury off",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/hearn-threatens-to-call-joshua-vs-fury-off-719912",
        "published": "2026-08-13T01:56:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}