Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has indicated that a contract for a heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is close to being signed, with Wembley Stadium in London emerging as the likely venue for the long-awaited showdown.
Hearn posted on social media platform X asking whether the contract was signed and adding that they have it. However, because Hearn included a question mark in his post, the fight agreement cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty at this stage.
The post points toward a domestic clash in the United Kingdom for the two British boxing stars. Previous plans had centered on hosting the fight at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Commercial sponsors had pushed strongly for an event in the United States, but boxing fans in the UK had long hoped to see the contest held on home soil, and current indications suggest that dream is moving closer to reality.
Wembley Stadium, located in North London, is Britain's largest sports arena with a capacity of 90,000 spectators and a history of hosting major British boxing events. Meanwhile, Madison Square Garden in Manhattan remains one of combat sport's most famous international venues. Hearn, who serves as chairman of Matchroom Boxing, has represented Joshua throughout his career and routinely organizes major arena and stadium cards.
Fight date and venue details
It remains unknown when the two heavyweights will step into the ring. Media reports had previously pointed to November 20 as a prospective date for the fight, but that schedule was based on the earlier plan to host the event in New York. Fans must continue to wait for an official announcement confirming the date of the bout.
Recent ring performances
Joshua last fought on July 25, when he took on Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga. Joshua won that bout decisively, stopping Prenga with a second-round knockout.
Fury's most recent outing in the ring came against veteran Polish heavyweight Mariusz Wach. Fury claimed victory after Wach retired from the fight prior to the start of the eighth round.
