Tyson Fury accused Anthony Joshua of backing down over a dispute about the location of their highly anticipated boxing match. The two fighters, who signed separate contracts earlier this year to face each other, have been at odds over where the bout should be held.

Joshua’s agreement reportedly includes a clause requiring the fight to take place in the United Kingdom, with Wembley Stadium being the preferred venue. However, backers from Netflix and Saudi Arabia are pushing for the event, scheduled for November 20, to be relocated to New York City.

Fury, 38, publicly criticized Joshua, 36, calling him a “coward” and suggesting that Joshua is reluctant to proceed with the fight. “I feel like you don’t want to fight and you’re just conning everybody,” Fury said, underscoring the growing tension between the two fighters as negotiations over the venue continue.

The dispute highlights the challenges in finalizing the logistics for what is anticipated to be a major international boxing event. Both camps have financial and promotional interests at stake, complicating efforts to reach an agreement.

As the scheduled date approaches, the resolution of the venue disagreement remains uncertain, with both sides maintaining differing positions on where the fight should take place.