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Hearn Says Madison Square Garden Talks Continue for Joshua-Fury

8/21/2026

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Summary

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Eddie Hearn says venue talks for the November 20 heavyweight bout continue in New York.
Anthony Joshua’s contract requires the fight be staged in the United Kingdom, preferably Wembley Stadium.
Netflix and Saudi backer Turki Al-Alshikh are pushing to hold the bout at Madison Square Garden.
Tyson Fury’s manager Spencer Brown warned the fight could fall apart if negotiations stall.

History

Historical Context

On March 8 1971, Muhammad Ali faced Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in the “Fight of the Century,” each receiving a $2.5 million purse before 20,455 fans and an estimated 300 million TV viewers. Today Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua, Netflix and Saudi patron Turki Al-Alshikh dispute venue rights between New York’s Garden and London’s Wembley, mirroring that historic market-shaping negotiation.

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Story summary

Eddie Hearn says venue talks for the November 20 heavyweight bout continue in New York.
Anthony Joshua’s contract requires the fight be staged in the United Kingdom, preferably Wembley Stadium.
Netflix and Saudi backer Turki Al-Alshikh are pushing to hold the bout at Madison Square Garden.
Tyson Fury’s manager Spencer Brown warned the fight could fall apart if negotiations stall.

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