Tyson Fury Says Anthony Joshua Fight Is off as Eddie Hearn Insists Contract Still Stands

Tyson Fury has declared his long‑awaited fight with Anthony Joshua 'off' and says he is already looking for another opponent, but Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn insists a signed contract to face Fury is still in place.

The latest twist follows weeks of disagreement over the venue, with New York's Madison Square Garden discussed as a US option. Joshua's side wants the fight in Britain, while organisers have pushed for an American staging.

Fury Turns Away From Joshua Fight

Fury announced his position in a social media video on Sunday. He said he was seeking a new opponent and also challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a third fight in November.

Fury did not announce a replacement opponent or confirm a new agreement. His comments marked another setback in negotiations that had already stalled over the venue.

The former heavyweight champion criticised Joshua during the previous week as talks continued. Fury said he was ready to fight and argued that the delay had gone on too long.

Hearn Says Signed Agreement Remains in Place

Hearn responded on Monday by rejecting Fury's claim that Joshua had withdrawn. He said: 'We have a signed legally binding contract to fight Tyson Fury and that's exactly what we will be doing.'

Hearn has said the existing agreement provides for the bout to take place in the UK. He has also said Joshua would need revised terms before accepting a move to the United States.

Madison Square Garden has emerged as the leading American option during recent talks. However, the parties have not jointly announced a final venue or fight date.

Reports have linked 20 November with a possible contest in New York. That date remains unconfirmed while the venue dispute continues. Both fighters signed separate agreements with Saudi promoter Sela earlier this year.

Wembley Returns To Fight Talks

Wembley Stadium has returned as a possible location after Hearn reopened talks about staging the fight in London. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has also backed efforts to bring the contest to the capital.

Hearn said discussions had moved forward after public support for a Wembley fight. A later start time has also been discussed to suit viewers in the United States.

The venue has become the main obstacle despite earlier progress towards the fight. Fury's promoter Frank Warren said Fury had signed his side of the deal and was waiting for Joshua.

Joshua's camp has continued to favour Britain while organisers have explored the American option. The location therefore remains unresolved.

Usyk Challenge Adds Another Twist

Fury's challenge to Usyk has created another possible route for his next fight. Usyk beat Fury twice on points in 2024, including their December rematch.

Fury asked the Ukrainian whether he wanted a third meeting before the end of 2026. Usyk has not announced any agreement for a November trilogy with Fury.

Both Fury and Joshua returned to action in July as preparations for a possible meeting continued. Fury stopped Mariusz Wach in the seventh round. Joshua knocked out Kristian Prenga in the second.

The match‑up has stalled before after reaching an advanced stage. In 2021, a planned Joshua fight collapsed after arbitration required Fury to face Deontay Wilder again.

Joshua has not publicly announced that he is leaving the Fury fight. Hearn maintains that Joshua remains committed under the signed agreement. Fury, however, says he has moved on.

No replacement fight has been announced for Fury. The Fury‑Joshua bout also still lacks a jointly confirmed date or venue. Hearn insists Joshua will fulfil the signed agreement.