Tyson Fury casts doubt on Anthony Joshua fight, cites money dispute

Tyson Fury has thrown cold water on the highly anticipated heavyweight boxing showdown with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua, suggesting the fight is unlikely to materialize. The bout, expected to be one of the biggest in British boxing history, was slated for November but is now in jeopardy due to a disagreement over its location.

Joshua and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, are reportedly pushing for the fight to take place in the United Kingdom. However, Saudi organizers and other stakeholders are favoring Madison Square Garden in New York as the venue. Fury, speaking on social media, placed the blame squarely on Hearn and Joshua's camp, accusing them of demanding more money.

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Doesn’t look like they’re going to sign the fight and it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen all because Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua want more money.

"Doesn’t look like they’re going to sign the fight and it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen all because Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua want more money," Fury stated. Hearn countered by explaining that a US venue would have tax implications for Joshua, potentially reducing his earnings compared to a UK event. Fury responded with strong criticism, calling Joshua and Hearn "disgusting" and "money-thirsty," and questioning Joshua's courage to face him.

Despite Fury's latest comments, Hearn has indicated that negotiations are ongoing and Joshua remains eager to fight Fury. However, the unresolved dispute over the venue and financial terms has cast significant uncertainty over the all-British heavyweight clash.

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I’ll move on and fight somebody else but just know you never had the guts to fight Tyson Fury, ever.