Anthony Joshua's team has indicated they would not object to a 2 AM UK start time for his potential heavyweight bout against Tyson Fury, provided the fight can be held at London's Wembley Stadium. Organizers are pushing for this later start to accommodate international audiences, particularly in the United States, where a 2 AM UK time translates to 9 PM ET/6 PM PT. This concession from Joshua's camp addresses a key logistical hurdle in bringing the highly anticipated fight to British soil.

The push to host the fight in the UK, which is reportedly part of Joshua's contract, faces regulatory challenges. While Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has expressed support for hosting the event, initial feedback suggested a later start time at Wembley was not possible. Brent Council, the local authority involved, stated that any extension to Wembley's 11 PM curfew would require assessment by the stadium's safety advisory group.

Despite these discussions, a date for the fight remains unset, though it is anticipated for November. Both Joshua and Fury are scheduled for separate warm-up fights in late July. Potential obstacles to the bout proceeding include unexpected defeats or injuries to either fighter in these upcoming contests.