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Eddie Hearn reveals extent of Anthony Joshua’s pay cut for fighting Tyson Fury in UK

Anthony Joshua lost out on at least £10 million ($13m) to bring his December 11 fight with Tyson Fury to Britain, promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed.

By BoxingScene Staff · Boxing Scene

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:37 AM

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Eddie Hearn revealed Anthony Joshua took an eight-figure pay cut to stage the Tyson Fury fight in the UK.
Turki Alalshikh claimed switching the event from New York to Cardiff cost approximately £53 million in revenue.
Cardiff's Principality Stadium was chosen after Wembley Stadium was ruled out due to an 11 p.m. venue curfew.

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Eddie Hearn revealed that Anthony Joshua sacrificed an eight-figure sum to ensure his heavyweight clash against Tyson Fury takes place in the United Kingdom. Joshua prioritized fighting in front of British supporters after fan pleas, agreeing to hold the event at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

According to Turki Alalshikh, moving the bout from New York to Cardiff resulted in roughly £53 million ($70 million) in lost revenue. The event was moved to Cardiff due to Wembley Stadium's 11 p.m. curfew, with the fight expected to start after midnight to accommodate US viewers.

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Eddie Hearn reveals extent of Anthony Joshua’s pay cut for fighting Tyson Fury in UK

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