Boxing Promoter Believes Fury-AJ Fight Will Happen in America

Frank Warren, the promoter for Tyson Fury, is optimistic that the long-awaited heavyweight clash between Fury and Anthony Joshua will indeed take place. He suggests that the fight is likely to be held in America, even though recent claims have cast doubt on its certainty.

While initial plans pointed towards a November showdown in London featuring the two former world champions, a shift in focus by Saudi organizers Sela towards holding the event in the USA has caused a delay.

Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, has been advocating for the fight to remain in London. This stance led Fury to publicly state last week that the contest was in "serious doubt" due to his opponent allegedly demanding more money.

However, Warren has worked to alleviate concerns that the fight might be canceled. He asserts that Fury himself would have preferred the bout to occur in the UK.

Speaking to Sky Sports News, Warren stated, "I genuinely think it will happen. His Excellency, Turki Al-Alsheikh, he will announce that fairly soon." He added, "I know there's been some issues with contracts with Matchroom and AJ; I believe they will iron all those out."

"In the meantime, Tyson [Fury] has flown off to the States, he's in Miami and he's preparing for the fight," Warren continued. "I think they both want the fight at Wembley, but it's out of their hands now. That's not quite right, actually, they could refuse to fight. We don't get the fight we want to see."

"I think because of the amount of money involved, I hope I'm wrong, but I think it will go on in America," he concluded.

An All-British Clash Abroad is Not Unprecedented

Warren pointed out that an all-British boxing match taking place internationally is not a new phenomenon.

"You had two massive American heroes in Muhammad Ali and George Foreman," Warren recalled. "Two American fighters, all the Americans wanted to see it, Vegas wanted to put the fight on, Madison Square Gardens wanted to see it, and it went off to Zaire."

"Everybody thought: 'What on earth was that all about?' But it became not just an iconic fight and an iconic moment in sport," he added.

"Ali had the 'Thrilla in Manila' with Joe Frazier. Joe Bugner fought Ali in Kuala Lumpur, it's nothing unusual," Warren explained.

"I think it's like all sportsmen, say, for example, David Beckham, he went off and played at the end of his career [abroad], and he did that because of the money," he said. "And that's why these guys are doing this, they are professional boxers."

"Would I like to see it at Wembley? Would all the fans like to see it at Wembley? Of course they would. But they are in the hands of another broadcaster who wants the fight in America," Warren concluded.