Fury vs Joshua: Eddie Hearn says talks have 'reopened' to stage British heavyweight blockbuster at Wembley Stadium
Promoter Eddie Hearn has announced that negotiations to host the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium have reopened. This follows public pressure and discussions with London Mayor Sadiq Khan regarding potential curfew adjustments.
Why it matters
The fight is a major event in professional boxing, and the venue choice significantly impacts the economic and cultural scale of the match.
Promoter Eddie Hearn has announced that talks have "reopened" to stage the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium. <p>Negotiations for the Fury vs Joshua fight had hit a major stumbling block after Madison Square Garden in New York emerged as the preferred venue to stage the blockbuster bout.</p><p>But Hearn has released a statement on social media, revealing that Wembley is again being considered as the venue for the fight.</p><p>He wrote: "I want to thank everyone for the unbelievable support!"</p><p>"You have been heard and talks have now re-opened for Wembley.</p><p>"Let's make history with one of the biggest sporting moments [British flag] has ever seen."</p><p>Sky Sports has contacted Fury's promoter Frank Warren for a response.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/boxing">Latest boxing headlines, reports, highlights and interviews</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/13491463/boxing-2026-fight-schedule-and-latest-results-tyson-fury-oleksandr-usyk-katie-taylor-and-more">Boxing in 2026: Key dates, results and upcoming schedule</a></strong></li><li><strong>Not got Sky?
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