Fury–Joshua talks reopen for Wembley as venue row threatens November showdown

# What happened Promoter Eddie Hearn announced on social media that talks have "re-opened" to stage Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. The bout has been delayed in negotiations because different parties want different venues and contract terms adjusted.

# Why the talks stalled

• Both fighters agreed separate contracts in April, shortly after Fury's comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov.
• Anthony Joshua's deal reportedly includes a stipulation that the fight must take place at Wembley in the UK.
• Netflix and Saudi backers who are financing the contest want the event moved to New York. That clash over location has been a central sticking point.

# Contract status and timeline

• Frank Warren, Fury's promoter, told reporters that Tyson Fury has signed the contract for the fight. Joshua has not signed, according to Warren.
• Organisers have pencilled the fight in for November 20, but contract amendments and competing TV and venue demands mean dates and location remain unsettled.

• Eddie Hearn framed the reopened talks as a response to public support for Wembley and asked fans to back the push to hold the fight in the UK.
• Tyson Fury has issued repeated warnings that he will walk away if a venue agreement is not reached by a short deadline. Fury publicly criticised Joshua and Hearn on social media, saying he is ready to fight and will move on to other opponents if this bout cannot be made.

# Alternatives and fallback plans Fury has named potential alternatives he would consider if the Joshua fight collapses, mentioning fighters such as Agit Kabayel, Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois as people he could face in November.

# What to watch next

• Whether Anthony Joshua signs the contract and whether his team pushes to keep Wembley as the contractual venue.
• Whether the backers (Netflix and Saudi financiers) and TV partners accept any Wembley-based terms or insist on New York.
• Any public deadlines set by Fury, Hearn or Warren that could force a decisive move one way or the other.

# Bottom line