Eddie Hearn Says Turki Alalshikh Will Decide Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury Venue

Hearn says the final call rests with Alalshikh as speculation grows over a UK or US location

The Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight may be moving closer, but Eddie Hearn says one major question remains unresolved. According to Joshua’s promoter, Turki Alalshikh will make the final decision on where the heavyweight showdown takes place.

“The fight will take place wherever Turki chooses for the fight to take place,” Hearn said during an interview with Tom Ivers at Probox/Boxingscene. “He’s the one covering the bill. So it’s up to him.”

Hearn admitted that those involved on the British side would prefer to see the blockbuster contest remain on home soil.

“We would all love the fight to take place in the UK,” he said. “If it’s in America, no problem. But, you know, I think they’re the two likely countries.”

Joshua is scheduled to return on July 25 against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, while Fury is expected to take part in a stay-busy fight in August before attention turns fully toward the proposed November meeting.

The possibility of Joshua and Fury finally sharing the ring has been discussed for years, with previous negotiations repeatedly collapsing before agreements could be finalized. Now, with contracts reportedly signed and interim assignments in place, the focus has shifted toward where one of the biggest fights in British boxing history will ultimately be staged.

The venue for Joshua vs. Fury has yet to be officially announced.

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