Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that discussions about staging the much‑anticipated Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua clash at London’s Wembley Stadium have been revived. Earlier talks had stalled when New York’s Madison Square Garden emerged as the favored location for the blockbuster bout, creating a significant hurdle for the parties involved.
However, Hearn’s recent social‑media post indicates that Wembley is once again back on the table as a viable venue. In his statement, Hearn thanked fans for their overwhelming enthusiasm and declared, "You have been heard and talks have now re‑opened for Wembley.
Let’s make history with one of the biggest sporting moments the British flag has ever seen." The message was quickly picked up by Sky Sports, which reached out to Fury’s long‑time promoter Frank Warren for comment. During an interview with DAZN, Hearn revealed that he had spoken directly with London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, to explore ways to bring the fight to the capital. "I spoke to Sadiq Khan today.
There’s a narrative going around that Netflix wants the fight to accommodate the American audience a little bit later. I get that, so we could do the fight later in Britain, but everybody is saying ‘you can’t do that, there’s a curfew at Wembley’.
Sadiq Khan has come back and said ‘woah guys, we’ll move heaven and earth to get this fight in London’," Hearn explained. The renewed push for a London venue comes amid a heated social‑media war between the two fighters. Earlier in the week, Fury took to his platforms to brand Joshua a "coward" and accused him of "conning" boxing fans with the ongoing delays.
Meanwhile, Mayor Khan used his platform on Sky Sports to urge both promoters to secure the bout in the UK. "I understand the temptation of going to Madison Square Garden," Khan told Sky Sports News. "I understand the temptation of the money and offer, but the fans are here. We've been loyal to Tyson and to Anthony.
We love them both, and we'd love to see them boxing here in London." Khan emphasized the potential fan turnout, noting that a London‑based fight could attract 100,000 spectators in the stadium and millions more watching worldwide. He also highlighted his personal involvement, stating that he had been in direct contact with Eddie Hearn.
"We've hosted some of the biggest boxing events in history in London during my mayoralty. Many British fans are fans of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Both fighters recognise the importance of British boxing fans.
Eddie Hearn has approached us and we're keen to work with Eddie and the team," the mayor said. The logistical challenges of hosting a fight at Wembley are not trivial. Wembley Stadium, primarily a football arena, imposes a strict curfew that could affect the timing of a night‑time bout.
Additionally, the venue’s capacity and configuration for a boxing ring require extensive planning to ensure sightlines and safety standards are met. Hearn’s comments suggest that the mayor’s office is prepared to negotiate with local authorities, transport providers, and security services to overcome these obstacles.
From a financial perspective, a Wembley showdown could be lucrative for both promoters. The stadium’s massive capacity would allow ticket revenues to dwarf those possible at most indoor arenas, while the iconic status of the venue could attract premium sponsorships and broadcasting deals. Netflix, which holds the streaming rights for the fight, has expressed interest in maximizing viewership across both the UK and the United States, potentially leading to a compromise on fight timing that satisfies both markets. Both fighters have been active in the ring this year, albeit in different contexts.
Joshua sharpened his skills with a second‑round knockout of Kristian Prenga in July, though he was knocked down twice in the opening round before rallying to secure the victory. Fury, on the other hand, delivered a dominant performance in July as well, stopping Mariusz Wach in the seventh round to maintain his unbeaten record and solidify his claim as the heavyweight’s top contender. The renewed negotiations also reflect broader trends in the sport, where promoters are increasingly looking to stage events in iconic, non‑traditional venues to capture global attention.
Wembley, with its historic legacy and massive seating capacity, offers a stage that could rival the grandeur of Madison Square Garden while keeping the fight on home soil for the two British heavyweights. Fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting a final decision. Social media buzz shows a clear preference among UK supporters for a home‑grown spectacle, with hashtags like #FuryJoshuaWembley trending alongside calls for the fight to stay in Britain. Meanwhile, American fans remain hopeful that a New York venue will still be on the table, especially given the lucrative market and the historic allure of Madison Square Garden.
As the talks progress, all eyes will be on Hearn, Warren, and the respective management teams to see whether they can align the competing interests of broadcasters, sponsors, local authorities, and, most importantly, the fighters themselves. If Wembley is secured, it could become one of the most memorable events in boxing history, uniting two of the sport’s biggest names on a stage that reflects their shared British heritage while delivering a global television spectacle.
Regardless of the final venue, the Fury‑Joshua fight promises to be a defining moment for heavyweight boxing, potentially reshaping the sport’s commercial landscape and delivering a showdown that fans have been anticipating for years.