Tyson Fury has cast fresh doubt over his proposed heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua, claiming negotiations are at risk of collapsing over disagreements about the fighters’ purse.
Fury and Joshua had agreed in principle to meet in November, with Madison Square Garden in New York reportedly emerging as a possible venue for the highly anticipated all-British heavyweight clash.
However, Fury said in a social media video on Friday that the fight may not go ahead after Joshua’s team, led by Matchroom Boxing, allegedly sought improved financial terms.
“It doesn’t look like they’re going to sign the fight. It doesn’t look like it’s going to happen,” Fury said, blaming the latest delay on demands from Joshua’s side for more money.
The former WBC heavyweight champion also expressed frustration over the uncertainty surrounding the location of the bout.
According to Fury, the proposed fight had initially been discussed for the United Kingdom before Ireland and the United States emerged as alternative destinations.
He said he was willing to travel anywhere as long as the fight could be finalised, adding that he was already in good physical condition and prepared to enter camp.
Fury warned that he could move on to another opponent for November if an agreement with Joshua cannot be reached.
The negotiations come as representatives from both camps face increasing pressure to finalise the details and give the fighters enough time for a full training camp.
Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith previously described the period as critical for the negotiations but remained hopeful that a deal could still be reached.
Smith said the original agreement was based on the fight taking place in the UK, although Madison Square Garden had since been discussed as a possible venue.
He explained that discussions involving the venue and other parties were ongoing, with November still considered a realistic date if sufficient progress could be made quickly.
Smith also stressed that the fighters would need approximately eight to 10 weeks of dedicated preparation once the promotional arrangements were settled.
The proposed Fury-Joshua fight has faced difficulties before. In 2021, the two camps came close to agreeing a deal, but those plans collapsed after a US court ruling required Fury to honour his contractual obligation to face Deontay Wilder for a third time.
Fury’s manager, Spencer Brown, has also expressed concern about the continued delay surrounding the latest negotiations.
Brown said the lack of progress had created uncertainty and acknowledged that the situation was becoming increasingly worrying.
The Fury-Joshua bout remains one of the most anticipated potential heavyweight contests in boxing, but the latest disagreement over financial and logistical terms has put the proposed November fight under renewed pressure.
With both camps facing a limited window to finalise the agreement and begin preparations, the coming days could prove crucial to determining whether Fury and Joshua finally meet in the ring.
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