Heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua in doubt

The highly anticipated heavyweight boxing match between former world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, is currently in jeopardy. The bout, which was officially announced by promoter Turki Alalshikh and Netflix last Thursday, faces uncertainty following claims from Fury that Joshua and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, are attempting to withdraw from the event.

Promoter Dana White confirmed on Saturday that the status of the fight remains unclear, noting that he is uncertain whether the event will proceed or if a scheduled press conference will occur. The conflict appears to stem from a disagreement regarding the venue; while organizers initially proposed Madison Square Garden in New York, Hearn and Joshua insisted the fight take place in the United Kingdom. Matchroom Boxing has not provided an immediate response to requests for comment regarding these developments.