Overview
- Eddie Hearn and Anthony Joshua say a signed agreement specifies a U.K. site and that Joshua turned down “many millions more” to move the fight to the United States.
- Hearn publicly blamed Dana White and Zuffa/TKO for trying to shift the bout to the U.S. and said Matchroom has threatened legal action over behind‑the‑scenes approaches to Joshua.
- Cardiff’s Principality Stadium has emerged as the leading U.K. option with December dates widely reported, but no venue or date has been officially confirmed.
- Matchroom says it is in discussions with Sela and Netflix about staging and broadcast plans, and Frank Smith expressed hope for an announcement soon while warning logistical issues remain.
- Outstanding hurdles include local curfew approvals, higher U.S. tax liabilities that would cut fighters’ net pay, and U.S. broadcast timing preferences that drive the dispute and could delay or relocate the event.