Frank Warren is confident that the highly anticipated heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will eventually materialise on American soil, despite recent speculation that the bout might be in jeopardy. The two British ex‑world champions appeared poised to meet in London this November, but the Saudi‑backed promotion company Sela has expressed a strong preference for holding the event in the United States, creating a new set of complications. Eddie Hearn, the promoter behind Joshua, has been vocal about keeping the fight in the UK capital, a stance that prompted Fury to publicly suggest last week that the matchup was "in serious doubt" because his rival was demanding "more money".
Warren, who represents Fury, has moved to calm those concerns, insisting that the Gypsy King would have welcomed a Wembley showdown as much as any fan, but that the financial realities and the involvement of powerful Saudi officials are likely to dictate the final venue. 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 snags between Matchroom and AJ, but I believe they will be ironed out." He added that Fury has already travelled to the United States, currently training out of Miami, and is preparing for the fight regardless of where it ultimately takes place.
Warren acknowledged that both fighters would love to see the contest staged at Wembley, but he warned that the decision now rests with broadcasters and promoters who are keen on an American venue. "Because of the amount of money involved, I hope I'm wrong, but I think it will go on in America," he said.
He also pointed out that staging a marquee bout outside of the United Kingdom would not be unprecedented in boxing history. "You had two massive American heroes in Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
All the Americans wanted to see it, Vegas wanted to host it, Madison Square Garden was eager, and the fight ended up in Zaire," Warren recalled. That bout, famously known as the "Rumble in the Jungle", became an iconic moment in sport despite the initial confusion about its location. Warren drew further parallels with other historic fights that took place far from the fighters' home countries.
He mentioned Ali's "Thrilla in Manila" against Joe Frazier and even a lesser‑known bout between Joe Bugner and Ali in Kuala Lumpur, emphasizing that such arrangements have long been part of boxing's global appeal. The promoter also likened the situation to the career of football legend David Beckham, who moved abroad toward the end of his playing days primarily for financial reasons.
"These guys are professional boxers," Warren explained. "They are looking at the biggest payday they can secure, and that often means traveling to a market that can pay the most. While Warren admitted that the fan base in the UK would love to see the fight at Wembley, he stressed that the ultimate decision is in the hands of a broadcaster that prefers an American setting. "Would I like to see it at Wembley?
Of course. Would all the fans like to see it at Wembley?
Absolutely. But the broadcaster wants the fight in America, and that is where the money is flowing," he concluded. In summary, despite the current uncertainty and the tug‑of‑war between UK and US interests, Frank Warren remains optimistic that the Fury‑Joshua encounter will proceed, likely on American turf, and that the contractual issues will be resolved in time for the fighters to step into the ring later this year.
The heavyweight division, fans, and the sport's legacy all stand to benefit from what promises to be one of the most talked‑about clashes in recent memory.