The fight boxing fans have waited years to see has moved another step closer.
Contracts for a potential blockbuster between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have been signed, according to Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn.
The confirmation removes a major obstacle surrounding the long-discussed all-British heavyweight showdown, although one crucial detail remains unresolved: where will the fight take place?
Hearn: The Agreement Is Binding
Hearn told DAZN that both sides had completed the contractual process and were now waiting for a date to be finalised.
He also rejected suggestions that either fighter could simply abandon the bout.
“The fight’s signed. No-one can pull out of the fight.”
In Hearn’s view, the agreement is now legally binding, meaning Fury and Joshua cannot walk away from it at will.
America or Britain?
The biggest unresolved question is the location.
The contest had been widely expected to take place in the United Kingdom in November, but Saudi event organisers Sela are reportedly pushing for the fight to be staged in the United States.
Madison Square Garden in New York is among the venues being considered.
Both fighters have separate agreements with Sela, adding another layer to the negotiations over the event’s final location.
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Joshua’s Camp Prefers the UK
Despite the push for an American venue, Hearn made clear that Joshua’s team would rather stage the fight at home.
He acknowledged that the organisers strongly favour the United States but said Joshua’s camp remains open to the idea if suitable conditions can be agreed.
The message from Hearn is straightforward:
The location is still being negotiated. The fight itself is not.
Netflix Adds Another Dimension
The event is also expected to receive worldwide exposure through Netflix, potentially giving the heavyweight clash an enormous global audience.
That would add significant commercial value to a contest that already carries years of anticipation.
Fury and Joshua have been linked with each other for much of their careers. Both have held world heavyweight titles, and their rivalry has existed largely as an unanswered question: what happens if the two finally share a ring?
Now, with the contracts reportedly signed, that question appears closer than ever to getting an answer.
One hurdle remains: choosing the stage for one of the biggest fights in modern British boxing.
