'Keep on running!' Fury claims AJ fight in doubt

Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua fight in serious doubt after his British rival asked 'for more money' Tyson Fury has cast doubts over the Anthony Joshua fight after claiming on social media his British rival has asked for 'more money'; Fury and Joshua have been negotiating a fight that could happen in November at Madison Square Garden in New York Friday 21 August 2026 13:06, UK Tyson Fury has claimed his fight against Anthony Joshua is now in serious doubt after his British heavyweight rival asked for 'more money'. Fury and Joshua have been holding talks about staging their long-awaited fight in November, with Madison Square Garden in New York emerging as the likely location. But Fury has suggested in a social media video the blockbuster bout could fall through due to Joshua's request for a bigger fight purse. - Latest boxing headlines, reports, highlights and interviews - Boxing in 2026: Key dates, results and upcoming schedule - Get Sky Sports or stream boxing and more with no contract Sky Sports understands Joshua has signed a contract for the fight and Matchroom are still working towards an announcement. "Quick update for you. It doesn't look like they are going to sign the fight and it doesn't look like it is going to happen all because [Joshua's promoter] Eddie Hearn and that want more money," Fury said. "They have already had that much money off Turki (Alalshikh) over the last few years Eddie and AJ, they have had boxing deals, they have had darts deals, they have had snooker deals, they have had everything. "And yet, they have got the audacity and cheek of flea-bitten rats to ask for more money from old Turki that you have had combined over the last couple of years. "Keep on running you cowards."