Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury venue talks paused, says Matchroom boss Barry Hearn
Talks over the venue for the long-awaited heavyweight boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have been paused, according to Matchroom president Barry Hearn. Joshua is keen for the all-British fight to be held at Wembley Stadium in the UK, but the final decision rests with Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh. No announcement is expected until after both fighters complete their comeback bouts this weekend: Fury faces Poland's Mariusz Wach on Friday in Thailand, while Joshua fights Albania's Kristian Prenga on Saturday in Jeddah, his first bout since a car crash that killed two friends. Hearn confirmed a contract exists for the fight to be held in the UK but acknowledged Alalshikh's financial backing gives him influence. Alternative US venues such as Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles have been reported as potential hosts.
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