Eddie Hearn has suggested that he and Anthony Joshua are preventing the heavyweight fight with Tyson Fury from being announced in the US. This is due to a contract that requires the fight to take place in the UK. Hearn stated that everyone involved in the fight, apart from Joshua and himself, wants the fight to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Joshua and Hearn block Fury fight in US due to contract
UKPulse Local DeskAnthony Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn are preventing the heavyweight fight with Tyson Fury from being announced in the US due to a contract that requires the fight to take place in the UK.
- Joshua and Fury are contracted to fight in the UK.
- The fight is currently being considered for New York City's Madison Square Garden.
- Hearn and Joshua are blocking the fight in the US due to their contract.
Why this matters: The outcome of this dispute could impact the location of one of the biggest domestic fights of all time.
What this means for you: If you're a boxing fan, the outcome of this dispute could affect the location of the highly anticipated fight between Joshua and Fury.