The heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua faces a scheduling dilemma. Organiser Turki Alalshikh seeks a 2am kickoff at Wembley Stadium to align with US prime‑time. Mayor Sadiq Khan expressed support but warned that a later start is not currently possible. An extension of Wembley’s 11pm curfew must pass a safety committee review.

Alalshikh plans to discuss the timing with authorities, citing 9pm ET / 6pm PT as important to attract American viewers. No fight date is set, but November is anticipated. Both fighters will have July warm‑ups: Fury vs Mariusz Wach in Thailand and Joshua vs Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. A loss or injury before November could derail the matchup.

The ability to host a late‑night event would position London as a prime venue for global broadcasts and could set a precedent for future high‑profile bouts. If approval fails, the fight may move abroad or shift to an earlier local slot, diluting US viewership. For fans, the venue remains a major draw, but scheduling will dictate broadcast reach and revenue potential.