Frank Warren remains confident that the long‑awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will ultimately be staged on American soil, despite recent chatter suggesting the bout could be in jeopardy. Initially, everything appeared to be falling into place for the two British former world champions to meet in London this November. However, the Saudi‑backed promoters at Sela have expressed a strong preference for moving the event to the United States, creating a new set of complications.
Eddie Hearn, who represents Joshua, has been vocal about keeping the fight in the UK capital. His stance prompted Fury to remark last week that the match was "in serious doubt" because his opponent was reportedly demanding "more money" to make the London venue work. Warren, who handles Fury’s affairs, has now stepped in to calm the speculation.
He insists that the Gypsy King would have liked to fight on home turf and that there is no reason to believe the deal will collapse. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Warren said, "I genuinely think it will happen.
His Excellency, Turki Al‑Alsheikh, will announce it very soon. I know there have been some contractual hiccups between Matchroom and AJ, but I believe they will be ironed out." He added that Fury is already in the United States, currently based in Miami, and is using the time to prepare for the eventual showdown.
"Both fighters would love to see the bout at Wembley, but the decision is now out of their hands. In theory they could refuse to fight, but the financial stakes are so high that I think the most likely outcome is a U.S.
venue," Warren explained. Warren also pointed out that staging a marquee fight outside the United Kingdom would not be unprecedented in boxing history.
He recalled the legendary 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, which took place in Zaire despite both combatants being American icons. The fight, originally envisioned for Las Vegas, became an iconic moment in sport after being relocated.
"Ali later fought the 'Thrilla in Manila' against Joe Frazier, and even Joe Bugner faced Ali in Kuala Lumpur. Those matches were far from the usual London or New York settings, yet they are now part of boxing folklore," Warren noted. Drawing a parallel to other sports, Warren said, "Think of David Beckham moving abroad toward the end of his career – he did it for the financial package. Professional boxers operate the same way; they chase the biggest purse they can get." While he acknowledged that fans would love to watch the fight at Wembley, Warren emphasized that the ultimate decision rests with the broadcasters and promoters who stand to profit most from an American television market.
He concluded, "If the money is there, which I suspect it is, the fight will most likely be staged in the United States. That would be a logical business move, even if it disappoints the home crowd." The broader boxing calendar for 2026 continues to be packed with high‑profile match‑ups, and the Fury‑Joshua bout remains one of the most anticipated events.
Fans worldwide are watching the negotiations closely, hoping that a final agreement will be reached soon enough to lock in a date, a venue, and a broadcast partner. Should the fight indeed move to the U.S., it would join a lineage of historic cross‑border contests that have defined the sport’s global appeal. From Ali’s ventures in Africa and Asia to modern megafights in Las Vegas and Dubai, heavyweight boxing has repeatedly proven that the location of a bout can become as legendary as the fighters themselves.
Regardless of where the gloves finally meet, both Fury and Joshua have been training intensively. Fury’s camp in Miami is focusing on speed, endurance, and defensive tactics, while Joshua’s team back in the UK is fine‑tuning power punches and ring craft. Both camps have expressed confidence that their fighter is ready for the biggest night of their careers.
In summary, Warren’s optimism suggests that the contractual snags will be resolved, the financial terms settled, and the fight will go ahead – likely on American soil – preserving the historic clash that fans have been waiting for for years.