Eddie Hearn Confirms Fury–Joshua Talks Reopen for Wembley Fight
The biggest fight in British boxing history might yet land where the public always wanted it – under the arch at Wembley.
Eddie Hearn has confirmed that negotiations to stage Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium have been reopened, dragging the heavyweight blockbuster back from a transatlantic detour towards Madison Square Garden.
The promoter went public on social media, directly crediting the groundswell of support from British fans for the U-turn.
“I want to thank everyone for the unbelievable support! You have been heard and talks have now re-opened for Wembley. Let's make history with one of the biggest sporting moments [British flag] has ever seen,” Hearn wrote.
For weeks, momentum had been shifting towards New York. Madison Square Garden – the self-styled “Mecca of Boxing” – had emerged as the preferred venue, lured by American money and global glamour. The idea of Fury and Joshua finally colliding in front of a US crowd was beginning to harden into reality.
Now Wembley is back on the table. And this time, London is pushing hard.
London makes its play
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has stepped firmly into the ring on behalf of the capital, publicly urging both camps to bring the fight home.
“I understand the temptation of going to Madison Square Garden. I understand the temptation of the money and offer, but the fans are here,” Khan told Sky Sports News.
“We've been loyal to Tyson and to Anthony. We love them both, and we'd love to see them boxing here in London.”
Khan stressed that the fighters themselves know what a Wembley showdown would mean, and turned the spotlight squarely on the promoters.
“I'm positive Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua know how much we love both of them. I'm not sure how much the promoters know how much we love both of them, but my message to the promoters is why don't you do what Tyson and Anthony want, which is get the fight in London.
“We’ll get 100,000 people watching them live, plus millions watching across the globe fighting amongst the fans who've loved them from the beginning.”
Khan revealed he has already been in direct contact with Hearn, with City Hall ready to help make a Wembley date viable.
“We've hosted some of the biggest boxing events in history in London during my mayoralty. Many British fans are fans of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Many Londoners love both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua recognise the importance of British boxing fans.
“The promoters know we're here to help. We've approached those in the know to say we're here to help. Eddie Hearn has approached us and we're keen to work with Eddie and the team.”
Sky Sports has contacted Fury’s promoter Frank Warren for a response as the venue tug-of-war intensifies.
Fury turns up the noise
While the suits argue over stadiums and site fees, Fury has kept the temperature high online.
Earlier this week, the WBC heavyweight champion took to social media to brand Joshua a “coward” and accused him of “conning” boxing fans as the stalemate over the fight dragged on. It was classic Fury: needling his rival, stirring the pot, and making sure the narrative never goes quiet.
The back-and-forth adds another layer to a rivalry that has been teased, delayed and derailed for years. Now, with talks revived for Wembley, the pressure on all sides to finally deliver is only growing.
Both men coming off summer stoppages
Inside the ropes, both heavyweights did their part in July.
Joshua sharpened his tools with a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga, though the performance came with a jolt – he was floored twice in the first round before turning the fight around. It was a reminder of both his vulnerability and his firepower.
Fury, by contrast, banked a more controlled outing, stopping Mariusz Wach in the seventh round. It wasn’t a career-defining night, but it kept him active and winning while the Joshua saga rumbled on in the background.
Both men now stand on the brink of the defining chapter of their careers. The belts, the bragging rights, the legacy – all of it is in play.
The only question left is whether the first bell rings in New York’s famous Garden, or in front of 100,000 roaring fans at Wembley, with British boxing’s greatest modern rivalry finally settled on home soil.
