Fury vs Joshua deadline: Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua must finalise their fight this week, according to Eddie Hearn, with the Fury vs Joshua venue still unresolved.
A long-awaited Fury vs Joshua bout appeared on course to take in November. However, disagreements over where it takes place has thrown the fight into fresh doubt.
Joshua’s promoter, Hearn claims his contract states the fight must take place in the UK.
Despite this, Saudi organisers and Netflix are pushing for it to be staged in New York at Madison Square Garden.
Fury vs Joshua deadline ticking
The target date for the heavyweight clash is reportedly November 20. Hearn admits time is ticking to settle the ongoing row.
Hearn’s Matchroom have sent an addendum to Sela – the Saudi Arabian entertainment authority – outlining amendments needed to settle the Fury vs Joshua venue debate.
“We’ve sent them our thoughts on changes we would want if the fight was to take place in America,” Hearn told reporters including Pro Boxing Fans on Saturday.
“We don’t want them to make those changes, but it’s been a couple of days now, we haven’t heard back.
“We’ve been told we’re going to receive some comments on that.
“But, don’t forget Netflix are spending a lot of money. They want a big build-up. They want all these press conferences and we have to get in camp.
“This week is probably the deadline for the proposed date.
“I think other people would want to give up. MSG are probably thinking, ‘we’ll book something else.’
“I can’t tell you that [this week is definitely the deadline], because it’s not my show, but yeah I think we’re running out of time.”
Fury blames Hearn and Joshua for delay
Meanwhile, Fury has pinned the blame on Joshua and Hearn.
The two-time heavyweight champion claims the pair are asking for more money.
“Quick update for you. It doesn’t look like they are going to sign the fight.
“And it doesn’t look like it is going to happen all because Eddie Hearn and that want more money,” Fury said in an Instagram video.
“They have already had that much money off [Saudi Arabian boxing chief] Turki [Alalshikh] over the last few years Eddie and AJ. They have had boxing deals, they have had darts deals, they have had snooker deals, they have had everything.
“And yet, they have got the audacity and cheek of flea-bitten rats to ask for more money from old Turki that you have had combined over the last couple of years.”
