Fury and Joshua to fight at Madison Square Garden in November

Tyson Fury has confirmed his long-awaited heavyweight boxing clash with Anthony Joshua will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The former world champions signed contracts with Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman Turki Alalshikh, with the fight expected to be held in November. No exact date has been set yet, but the venue choice marks a major moment for British boxing on the global stage.

The fight was first proposed years ago but stalled after Fury and Joshua failed to agree terms in 2021. Fury’s recent retirement announcement after losing to Oleksandr Usyk last December also delayed plans, though he returned to competition in January and has since won his comeback bout. The matchup now carries extra weight as a showdown between two of Britain’s biggest heavyweight stars, long overdue after years of negotiations and missed opportunities.

Fans have already weighed in online, with many questioning why an all-British fight is being held outside the UK. Fury, who turned 38 in August, called New York “the land of opportunity” in a social media post, but commenters questioned whether Wembley Stadium or another major UK venue would have been more fitting. Fury’s social media response—“What a place, what a venue, what a fight”—underscores the magnitude of the event, even as critics argue the fight should have stayed home.

The fight comes as Fury looks to regain momentum after his losses to Usyk, while Joshua aims to reassert himself as a top heavyweight contender. With both men now signed and a venue locked in, the stage is set for one of the biggest boxing nights of the year. The November date would position the fight as a late-year spectacle, drawing massive attention from British fans and global audiences alike. If the fight lives up to expectations, it could become a defining moment in both fighters’ careers and a landmark event for British boxing.