Warren thinks Fury-AJ fight will go ahead in America

Tyson Fury fight with Anthony Joshua will go ahead in 2026 in America, predicts promoter Frank Warren Talks are ongoing over a possible November blockbuster clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua; an apparent dispute over the location of the fight led to Fury claiming that the event was in "serious doubt" Tuesday 25 August 2026 15:14, UK Frank Warren says he thinks a long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will go ahead in America despite claims the bout is in doubt. Everything seemed to be in place for the British pair of former world champions to meet in London in November, but Saudi organisers Sela's desire to instead hold the event in the USA has created a hold up. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn has been pushing to keep the fight in London, which led to Fury claiming last week that the contest was in "serious doubt" because his rival was asking for "more money". - 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 However, Fury's promoter Warren has allayed fears the fight could be called off, and insists The Gypsy King would also have preferred it to take place in the UK. Warren told Sky Sports News: "I genuinely think it will happen. His Excellency, Turki Al-Alsheikh, he will announce that fairly soon. "I know there's been some issues with contracts with Matchroom and AJ; I believe they will iron all those out. "In the meantime, Tyson [Fury] has flown off to the States, he's in Miami and he's preparing for the fight. "I think they both want the fight at Wembley, but it's out of their hands now. That's not quite right, actually, they could refuse to fight. We don't get the fight we want to see. "I think because of the amount of money involved, I hope I'm wrong, but I think it will go on in America." 'Nothing unusual' for all-British clash to take place abroad Warren says the fight taking place outside of the UK would be "nothing unusual" in terms of boxing's history. "You had two massive American heroes in Muhammad Ali and George Foreman," Warren said. "Two American fighters, all the Americans wanted to see it, Vegas wanted to put the fight on, Madison Square Gardens wanted to see it, and it went off to Zaire. "Everybody thought: 'What on earth was that all about?' But it became not just an iconic fight and an iconic moment in sport. "Ali had the 'Thrilla in Manila' with Joe Frazier. Joe Bugner fought Ali in Kuala Lumpur, it's nothing unusual. "I think it's like all sportsmen, say, for example, David Beckham, he went off and played at the end of his career [abroad], and he did that because of the money. "And that's why these guys are doing this, they are professional boxers. "Would I like to see it at Wembley? Would all the fans like to see it at Wembley? Of course they would. But they are in the hands of another broadcaster who wants the fight in America."