Tyson Fury has escalated his public dispute with fellow heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua by questioning Joshua’s patriotism and commitment to fighting on home soil. The 38-year-old Fury and 36-year-old Joshua are locked in ongoing negotiations over their long-anticipated superfight, with disagreements centering on the location of the bout.

The discussion has largely revolved around two main venues: London’s Wembley Stadium and Madison Square Garden in New York City, the latter favored by the fight’s broadcaster, Netflix. Recently, Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, indicated that talks to hold the fight at Wembley had resumed, reviving hopes of a London-based event after earlier negotiations seemed to favor New York in November.

Fury, however, has taken aim at Joshua’s national loyalty, suggesting that his rival lacks genuine affection for England. This criticism follows reports revealing that Joshua has relocated from the United Kingdom to Dubai earlier this year, a move that raised questions given ongoing geopolitical tensions and the widespread displacement of people in the region.

The heavyweight clash, highly anticipated by fans worldwide, remains mired in this ongoing contention over venue, with both fighters and their camps emphasizing the importance of securing an advantageous location. While Joshua’s camp pushes for a fight within England to attract home support, the choice of New York presents broader commercial appeal.

As negotiations continue, the rivalry between Fury and Joshua has extended beyond the ring, reflecting deeper strategic and personal disagreements as the boxing world awaits confirmation of the bout’s time and place.