Promoter Frank Warren has confirmed that Tyson Fury is fully committed to a highly anticipated all-British heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua, with only Joshua’s agreement pending. The fight, which has generated significant interest, is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, a location favored by the Saudi state-owned company Sela, which is financing the event. The decision to hold the fight in the United States aims to capture a broader American audience through Netflix, according to those involved.

Fury's camp appears eager to finalize the matchup, with the boxer recently sharing a mocked-up image on Instagram depicting a face-off with Joshua against a backdrop of New York City. Fury described the venue as iconic and referred to it as the "land of opportunity," expressing readiness to fight regardless of location. Warren emphasized that Fury is focused on making the fight happen and is indifferent to the venue, stating that the fighter is prepared to compete anywhere, whether it be Wembley Stadium, New York, or elsewhere.

Meanwhile, Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom, has indicated that agreement on the fight hinges on Joshua’s financial terms. Warren maintained that Fury has already signed the contract and that the only outstanding factor is Joshua’s confirmation. "It is signed by Tyson. Tyson is signed up for the fight and agreed for the fight," Warren told Sky Sports News, adding, "We’re just waiting for AJ. I can’t speak for him, he’s with Matchroom."

In addition to updates on the Fury-Joshua bout, Warren defended his young prospect Moses Itauma following his recent defeat to Filip Hrgovic at the O2 Arena. Itauma lost his IBF world heavyweight title challenge by stoppage in the ninth round. Warren addressed criticism of the 21-year-old fighter, noting that few had predicted Hrgovic’s victory prior to the fight. He described the post-fight backlash as unfair and premature, stating that Itauma was deeply disappointed but remains a promising talent. Warren expressed confidence that Itauma will continue to develop and ultimately become a world champion, highlighting the lessons to be learned from the setback.

As negotiations continue, fans await an official announcement confirming the long-awaited Fury-Joshua showdown, a fight that is widely regarded as one of the most significant in British boxing in recent years.