Despite massive offers from America and Saudi Arabia, the heavyweight showdown is locked for Britain later this year

Promoter Eddie Hearn has settled the venue debate for one of boxing’s biggest showdowns, confirming that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are contractually bound to fight in the United Kingdom. This announcement ends speculation about a possible move to the United States, after reports emerged of huge financial bids from venues like SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and sites in Las Vegas.

Hearn, who worked with fellow promoter Frank Warren to finalise terms for the long-awaited all-British clash, revealed that the signed contract leaves no room for venue changes unless all involved parties—including promotional companies and outside investors—fully agree. He stressed that neither Saudi nor American backers can unilaterally shift the fight outside the UK.

For Nigerian boxing fans, this update means there will be no late surprises or big-money switches abroad—Anthony Joshua’s next mega-bout will be on British soil. Both Joshua and Fury are expected to fight this summer before locking horns later in the year, with Tyson Fury’s team already preparing for a warm-up bout in Dublin as their final test before meeting Joshua.

While fans across Nigeria and beyond have been waiting nearly a decade for Joshua and Fury to finally settle their rivalry in the ring, operational planning will now accelerate with all foundational terms set. Neither Anthony Joshua nor Tyson Fury had commented publicly at press time, and no statements were available from either camp about possible dates or specific locations within the UK.

Attention now turns to both heavyweights’ summer fights. Once those are completed and dates confirmed, security arrangements and event logistics will ramp up in preparation for what is expected to be one of the biggest nights in British—and world—boxing history.

Source: https://punchng.com/hearn-confirms-uk-to-host-joshua-fury-fight/