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Fury vs Joshua fight expected August, Hearn says

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The highly anticipated all-British heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is still expected to be announced by the end of August, according to Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn. Despite speculation that the fight might be relocated to America, with New York and Madison Square Garden emerging as potential venues, Hearn insists an agreement for a US location has not been reached.

Hearn remains optimistic that the bout will be finalized this month, with a press conference anticipated by the end of August. While he acknowledges that a move to the US is possible, he strongly believes the fight should take place in the UK and is working to make that happen. Joshua himself feels a responsibility to UK fight fans.

Concerns about a venue change have raised questions about potential delays, but Hearn is confident that an in-shape Anthony Joshua will be ready to fight in November, regardless of the location. Hearn aims to make a US venue financially unappealing to encourage the fight's return to the UK, emphasizing that the magnitude of the event transcends any specific city.