The famous venue is the new top choice to host the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight this year.
Madison Square Garden is now the top choice to host the exciting fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua later this year. The Telegraph says the famous New York arena is more likely to hold the “Battle of Britain” in November, while a winter fight at Wembley Stadium seems less likely.
Since streaming giant Netflix and Saudi minister Turki Alalshikh are supporting the fight, they want as many people as possible to watch it. Even though it’s a bit surprising for two British boxers to fight in the US instead of the UK, this might be the best way to make sure the match happens this year.
Reports suggest that if the fight were to happen at Wembley or Principality Stadium, it would probably need to wait until spring 2027, when the weather is nicer. But that would mean Fury and Joshua might have to take another warm-up fight first, which could be risky—especially since Joshua was recently knocked down twice early in a fight against Kristian Prenga.
Netflix is also aiming to attract North American viewers, so the fight would likely start very early in the morning—around 2 a.m. at the earliest. This could cause problems with transport and the unpredictable UK weather.
That’s why holding the fight in Manhattan is very appealing for the organizers. But it’s not without challenges. Some wonder if the US audience will be as excited since both fighters have faced losses recently and aren’t at their peak anymore. The report even says the fight could feel more like a nostalgic show between two great champions past their prime.
Another thing to think about is rising star Moses Itauma. The 21-year-old could become the second youngest heavyweight champion ever if he wins the IBF world title soon. If Fury and Joshua don’t fight this year, interest might drop even further by spring 2027 when new stars like Itauma are in the spotlight.