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Las Vegas Leads Fight Talk, UK Clause Bars Dana White

6/18/2026

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Las Vegas Hosting

Las Vegas, USA, is the frontrunner to host the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout.
Anthony Joshua’s contract includes a clause that requires the fight to be held in the United Kingdom.
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing says the contract bars Dana White from any role.
Dana White, head of Zuffa Boxing, says he will promote the fight and knows the venue.

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Trump Hosts UFC

Financier Turki Al Sheikh said he may let UFC promoter Dana White run the Nevada fight, favoring spectacle over profit and pay-per-view.
U.S. President Donald Trump opened the White House for a UFC night, a precedent promoters hope to copy for a boxing showdown.
Tyson Fury wore a “Donald Trump” cap at UFC night, and Anthony Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga on July 25, 2026, before an August 2026 bout with Fury.

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**Fury Demands Joshua**

Tyson Fury beat Arslanbek Makhmudov April and demanded a fight with Anthony Joshua.
Anthony Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga next month as stepping stone to a Fury clash.
After a UFC White House event, Tyson Fury hinted at a partnership with Dana White to stage fight.
They called the bout a “super-fight 10 years in the making,” with Anthony Joshua saying a win over Kristian Prenga is required before talks.

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Las Vegas Hosting

Las Vegas, USA, is the frontrunner to host the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout.
Anthony Joshua’s contract includes a clause that requires the fight to be held in the United Kingdom.
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing says the contract bars Dana White from any role.
Dana White, head of Zuffa Boxing, says he will promote the fight and knows the venue.

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