Fury vs Joshua Match Set for Madison Square Garden

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited match is poised to occur in the United States, with Madison Square Garden in New York as the leading venue, following negotiations influenced by Netflix. Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix indicated that the fight is "almost certain" to happen stateside, with a potential date of November 20, chosen to avoid conflicts with college football.

Both fighters recently secured victories, with Fury (37) defeating Mariusz Wach in Thailand and Joshua (36) knocking out Kristian Prenga in Jeddah. The estimated purse for the fight exceeds £100 million.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has stated that Joshua's contract requires the fight to occur in the UK, but Saudi negotiator Turki Alalshikh supports a U.S. venue to maximize American viewership. This potential decision has drawn criticism from fans who believe the fight should be held at Wembley Stadium.

Richard Riakporhe revealed that Joshua has been preparing for a fight against Fury for five years, with previous attempts failing. A final date and venue have yet to be confirmed.