The biggest boxing fight of the decade is almost ready.
But there’s still one major obstacle.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has warned that Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury could face complications if one condition isn’t met.
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The issue isn’t the fighters.
It’s the start time.
Alalshikh wants the fight to take place at Wembley Stadium in London, but only if UK authorities agree to extend the stadium’s night-time curfew so the main event can begin later and reach a prime-time American television audience.
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Why is that so important?
Because the fight is expected to generate millions of viewers worldwide, particularly in the United States.
A later start would maximize TV audiences, streaming numbers and commercial revenue, making the event even more valuable on a global scale.
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If the UK refuses…
The venue could change.
Cities such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles remain realistic alternatives, while Saudi Arabia also has the infrastructure to host the event if negotiations over Wembley fail.
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For now…
The fight itself is still expected to happen.
Both Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are scheduled to take part in warm-up bouts later this month before their long-awaited showdown, which has already been agreed in principle for later this year.
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After more than a decade of failed negotiations…
Fans are finally closer than ever to seeing Britain’s two heavyweight icons share the ring.
Now, the biggest question isn’t who will win…
It’s where—and when—the first bell will ring.
