Fury accuses Joshua and Hearn of greed over November fight

Tyson Fury has accused Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn of putting a proposed November fight at risk by demanding more money. Fury’s criticism centres on plans for the bout to take place at Madison Square Garden, where he says Joshua and Hearn are seeking improved terms before agreeing to the event.

The former heavyweight champion made the accusation on social media, arguing that Joshua and Hearn have already benefited substantially from Turki Alalshikh’s backing. Fury pointed to their boxing work with Saudi organisers, as well as business involving darts and snooker, while questioning why they would continue to press for a larger payment.

Fury said he had accepted the fight regardless of its location. He described the proposed venue as having moved from England to Ireland and then the United States, adding that his priority was facing Joshua rather than securing a particular setting or extra location-related money.

Joshua has fought on several Alalshikh-backed cards. He met Otto Wallin in Riyadh in December 2023, returned to the Saudi capital for the Francis Ngannou event the following year and later faced Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium. Hearn has also built a wider commercial relationship with Saudi organisers through Matchroom boxing events.

Madison Square Garden would support the event’s American broadcast plans, with Netflix interested in a card positioned for prime-time viewers in the United States. The venue would also give Zuffa an opportunity to feature its fighters on the undercard as it expands further into boxing. Fury said Alalshikh and Zuffa should be free to choose the location.

There are no purse figures or contracts supporting Fury’s claims, and no detailed response from Joshua’s team has been provided. A move from a British stadium to New York could lead to changes in the financial terms, but the size of any requested increase remains unclear. The dispute therefore leaves the November fight dependent on whether the sides can settle the venue and money issues.