New York has emerged as the most likely venue for Fury vs Joshua, with Madison Square Garden expected to host the two British stars.
Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn insists he is yet to agree that the bout can be moved to the States, but still expects the fight to be finalised this month.
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“At the end of August, there will be a press conference,” Hearn told Sky Sports News.
“I’m not going to sit here and tell you there’s no way the fight’s happening in America because things can change.
“But I really feel strongly that this is something that should happen in the UK and we’ll do all we can.
“We’re up against it – it seems like everybody else has agreed but Anthony Joshua. He feels a little bit of responsibility to UK fight fans as well, and he’s doing everything he can to give them what they want.”
Discussion about a change of venue has led to speculation that the fight could be delayed, but Hearn remains optimistic that an in-shape Anthony Joshua will be ready to fight in November no matter the location.
“We’re ready to go in November – so there’s no reason for this fight to be delayed,” Hearn added.
“We will try and make it as financially unviable as possible to do this fight in the US, so that hopefully they just turn around and say, ‘okay, let’s just do it in the UK’.
“Apparently, [New York] is the entertainment capital of the world. Who cares? It’s two Brits and the biggest fight in the British boxing history. But I understand business.”
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