British boxing promoter Frank Warren has revealed that Tyson Fury has officially signed his contract for the proposed heavyweight showdown against Anthony Joshua, but Joshua's side has yet to finalize and sign the agreement. The delay centers on ongoing negotiations over contractual amendments, particularly regarding the fight's location and broadcast terms.
Contract Impasse Over Venue and Broadcast Details
Warren explained that while initial discussions favored a domestic venue such as Wembley Stadium, event organizers, Saudi-backed entity Sela, and broadcast partner Netflix are pushing to hold the bout at Madison Square Garden in New York. This difference of opinion has stalled the finalization of Joshua's contract, leaving the historic all-British matchup in limbo.
"The latest is Joshua's not signed yet," Warren stated. "It's not for me to give him a deadline, it's the people who are paying the money. It's all this stuff, as I said from the beginning, it's about contracts. I know what the contracts say. The contracts have all got to be amended."
Fury Ready for Any Venue, Says Warren
Addressing Fury's position, Warren emphasized that the former heavyweight champion is prepared to compete regardless of the selected venue. "Tyson's signed. Tyson's done. He don't care when the fight takes place," Warren added. "If they want it in New York, they want it in Barbados, they want it on the Isle of Wight, he's signed. He's done."
Warren noted that Fury originally signed for the fight in January with an initial September date in mind. However, timeline shifts following Joshua's scheduling adjustments pushed the target window to November. Finalization now depends on resolving the venue and broadcasting terms across the respective parties' contracts.
Next Steps for the All-British Heavyweight Clash
The impasse leaves the fight's future uncertain, with Warren warning that prompt action from Joshua's team is necessary to ensure the matchup moves forward. The onus is on Joshua's camp to sign the amended contract, and the promoters and financial backers are awaiting their response. Until then, the proposed heavyweight unification bout remains unconfirmed, with the venue—whether Wembley Stadium or Madison Square Garden—still to be decided.
