Fury resumes training amid doubts over Joshua fight venue

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has commenced training in Miami, signaling his readiness for a potential showdown with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua. However, doubts persist regarding the staging of this highly anticipated bout, even as promoters insist the fight remains on course.

Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed that the former world heavyweight champion has begun his preparations. Despite this, no final agreement has been reached on the fight's location. Warren expressed confidence that Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi fight financier, would soon announce final details and that outstanding issues between the camps would be resolved.

While Wembley Stadium was initially considered the favored venue, the possibility of hosting the fight in the United States has created friction. Commercial interests and the desire for a larger global television audience are pushing organizers towards an American staging. Promoter Eddie Hearn described the current week as "crunch week" for negotiations, noting that while both fighters have signed contracts, Joshua's agreement specifically mandates the fight be held in the United Kingdom.

Hearn has accused Saudi organizers of attempting to breach Joshua's contract by pushing for a venue like Madison Square Garden in New York. He stated that his side would accept an American fight if their revised terms, including a larger purse for Joshua to offset potential US tax deficits, are met. Both Hearn and Joshua aim to avoid the fight being postponed to December, with Joshua reportedly ready to return to training after a short break.

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We’re running out of time. Well, we’re not running out of time because we’re ready. AJ’s already in a big part of his recovery from the last fight, and he’s ready to go back into camp. But there’s a lot of stuff that’s being asked for us to do beyond the contract in terms of the media obligations. So we can’t start disrupting camp too much, and I think this week’s really the crunch week.