Tyson Fury has ‘breached’ Anthony Joshua fight contract, claims Eddie Hearn as he gives update on fight deal

EDDIE HEARN has sensationally claimed Tyson Fury has already FAILED to meet terms set out in Anthony Joshua’s contract for their blockbuster fight. The Matchroom chief hit back as the row over the long-awaited showdown rumbles on, with both heavyweight rivals still waiting for an official date and venue confirmation. Eddie Hearn has claimed there have been breaches of Anthony Joshua’s contract for his fight against Tyson Fury Credit: Getty Images Hearn says Fury has failed to meet terms agreed in Joshua’s contract Credit: Bradley Collyer/PA Wire Hearn insists AJ, 36, signed on the dotted line and simply wants the agreed terms respected, which included a clause to stage the fight for the British public in the UK. Speaking to DAZN, he said: “I don’t know what else to tell you other than we signed a contract. All we’re asking for is that contract to be honoured.” Sign up for the Sport newsletter Thank you! Addressing Fury’s social media outburst blaming AJ and Hearn for the delay, Hearn revealed: “Tyson Fury doesn’t know the full situation because there are things in our contract he was supposed to do that haven’t been done.” “So already we have a series of breaches. But because we’re partners with these people, we’re trying to work through it.” The main sticking point remains the venue. Joshua’s contract states the fight must be in Britain, but key parties – including Turki Alalshikh, Netflix, and Sela – are pushing for Madison Square Garden in New York. Hearn took aim at attempts to alter the deal: “You can’t just turn around and go, ‘Oh, by the way, now we’re moving the venue and country from where it’s supposed to be.’ “‘Now you’re going to make a load less money, and now you need to do this, this, and this.’” While Hearn, 46, was previously open to discussing America, he maintains moving the bout would reduce Joushua’s purse while imposing extra commercial obligations under revised terms. Most read in Boxing SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Hearn has been the lifelong promoter and close friend of Joshua Credit: Getty Images Fury, 38, poured fuel on the fire by accusing Joshua and Hearn of stalling for more cash, but Hearn rejected the claims, insisting neither man can simply walk away. Adding to the confusion, promoter Frank Warren previously claimed Fury’s paperwork “states something different” from Joshua’s contract. With both fighters coming through recent tune-up bouts, all in-ring hurdles are cleared. However, Hearn’s latest claims show significant contractual obstacles remain outside the ring before British boxing’s biggest clash can be announced. The Home of Boxing in 2026 There's a massive year of boxing ahead! It’s shaping up to be a blockbuster year of action inside the boxing ring. The Gypsy King has beaten Mariusz Wach in his second fight of the year to set up a huge fight with Anthony Joshua And AJ did the same, knocking out Kristian Prenga in the second round of a thrilling encounter – the Brit was knocked down twice in the opening round. Now fans are looking forward to Moses Itauma’s return for his toughest fight yet against Filip Hrgovic in August. Here’s all the big fights coming up… August Sat 29 – Moses Itauma vs Filip Hrgovic – DAZN September Sat 12 – Conor Benn vs Ryan Garcia – DAZN *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue. Comment now