Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has revealed that his highly anticipated bout with British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua will be staged at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Fury announced the venue on Instagram, posting a promotional image featuring himself and Joshua against the backdrop of the New York skyline, although he did not disclose a date for the contest.
“What a place NYC, and what a venue MSG, and what a fight Fury vs AJ, the land of opportunity,” Fury wrote.
He added: “What a weekend away for the lads on the piss in NYC. Iconic! Not long now guys.”
The announcement has yet to receive confirmation from Joshua or his promoter, Matchroom Boxing, and Fury did not tag either of them in his post.
The heavyweight clash is widely expected to take place in November, with November 20 reportedly being considered as the target date. Both fighters have signed contracts with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.
The proposed move to the United States had been a major sticking point during negotiations, as Joshua’s original agreement required the fight to be held in the United Kingdom.
Promoter Eddie Hearn had previously indicated that Joshua’s camp preferred a UK venue but was prepared to consider other arrangements if the financial terms were satisfactory.
“We don’t want to do the fight in the US, but we also understand it has to work for everybody,” Hearn said.
He explained that taxation in the United States was a major concern because it could significantly reduce Joshua’s net earnings, but added that the issue could be addressed during negotiations.
Hearn had said a decision was expected after Fury’s camp responded to the terms proposed by Joshua’s team.
The prospect of taking the bout to America has nevertheless frustrated some fans, with supporters questioning why the all-British heavyweight encounter would not be staged at a major UK venue such as Wembley Stadium.
Fury, 38, has 36 victories in his professional career, with his only defeats coming against Oleksandr Usyk in two consecutive fights in 2024.
He returned to action in July after briefly retiring following his second defeat to the Ukrainian, stopping Poland’s Mariusz Wach in a comeback fight in Pattaya, Thailand.
Joshua also secured a victory in his most recent outing, defeating Kristian Prenga in a July 25 tune-up fight in Jeddah. Hearn said the bout helped create room for negotiations with Fury’s camp to advance.
The long-discussed Fury-Joshua meeting has faced several setbacks over the years. One of the most notable came in 2021, when a United States court ruled that Fury was contractually obliged to complete a trilogy against American heavyweight Deontay Wilder.
With Fury now publicly naming Madison Square Garden as the venue, attention is expected to shift to confirmation of the official date and final arrangements for the long-awaited heavyweight showdown.
