Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Eddie Hearn Promises Announcement Next Week

The Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury circus has produced another deadline. Eddie Hearn claims the long-delayed bout will be announced next week, congratulating himself for

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 9:12 PM
Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Eddie Hearn Promises Announcement Next Week
Key Things to Know
  • Eddie Hearn expects the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight to be announced next week.
  • Joshua and Matchroom reportedly rejected larger financial offers to stage the bout in the United States.
  • The Principality Stadium in Cardiff is the primary proposed venue due to its retractable roof.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eddie Hearn has announced that the highly anticipated bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is expected to be officially announced next week. Hearn confirmed that Joshua and Matchroom rejected larger financial offers to stage the fight in the United States, choosing instead to keep the event on British soil.

While Wembley and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium are unlikely winter options, the Principality Stadium in Cardiff is considered the most viable venue due to its retractable roof. If the announcement is delayed past early October, the event risks being postponed until 2027.

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