Warren Warns Fury Joshua Venue Dispute Could Postpone November Showdown

Queensberry promoter Frank Warren confirmed Tyson Fury signed for the heavyweight clash in January, but venue disagreements between London and New York persist.

Frank Warren has warned that the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could be postponed if a venue agreement is not reached. The Queensberry promoter remains confident the 'Battle of Britain' will occur in November 2026, despite a stalemate regarding the fight's location. While Wembley Stadium was the primary frontrunner for the event, a specific issue regarding the start time has caused complications. Consequently, Madison Square Garden in New York has emerged as the favorite site for the contest.

Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi boxing chief, believes staging the bout in the United States serves a wider global audience more effectively than a UK-based event. However, Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, stated this week that his team would not have signed the contract if the fight was designated for America. Hearn insisted that a formal discussion must take place regarding the site selection, noting that their participation is contingent on these negotiations. Warren countered by stating that Tyson Fury’s existing agreement contains different stipulations, and if the parties do not agree on the location, the fight will not happen.

Contract History and Scheduling Delays

Tyson Fury officially signed for this heavyweight encounter back in January 2026. The bout was originally scheduled to take place in September, but the timeline was disrupted by external factors. A tragic accident involving Anthony Joshua resulted in the loss of two of his best friends, which held up the progression of the fight calendar. Before this incident, both fighters were intended to have a warm-up fight during the month of September to prepare for the main event.

London vs. New York Logistics

The choice between Wembley and Madison Square Garden remains the central point of contention for the November date. Warren told Box Nation that he understands the venue will be announced in due course, provided the promotional teams can align on the geography. While Alalshikh favors the U.S. market for its global reach, the Joshua camp maintains that the British location was a fundamental expectation of their agreement. Fury has recently roasted his heavyweight rivals, labeling world titles as 'gifted' while waiting for the finalization of this specific match.

Finalizing the Battle of Britain

Promotional tensions have escalated following Hearn's comments regarding the U.S. venue shift. Warren reiterated that the fight's occurrence depends entirely on whether the teams agree to the proposed site or not. Despite the current friction, the November window remains the target for the heavyweight clash. The specific start time issues at Wembley have not been detailed further, but they were significant enough to shift the focus toward New York as the primary alternative. The boxing world now awaits a formal announcement to confirm if the November schedule will hold or if the lack of consensus will force a postponement.