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Tyson Fury announces heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden

The all-British boxing matchup is anticipated for November following an agreement facilitated by Saudi organizers.

The short version

  • Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury stated that his upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
  • Both boxers have signed an agreement with Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority.
  • An exact date has not yet been officially scheduled, though the event is projected for November.

Key facts

  • Tyson Fury announced that his heavyweight boxing match against Anthony Joshua is set to be held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.[Al Jazeera]
  • Both fighters entered into a contract with Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority.[Al Jazeera]
  • The decision to hold the matchup between two British fighters in the United States prompted criticism from fans inquiring why it is not staged in the United Kingdom.[Al Jazeera]
  • Fury holds 36 professional victories, with his only two career losses occurring against Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.[Al Jazeera]

What remains uncertain

  • The precise calendar date for the fight has not been officially finalized.[Al Jazeera]

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