British heavyweight Tyson Fury has left the United Kingdom and arrived in the United States, where he has begun full-scale preparations for his fight against Anthony Joshua. As reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing a statement by promoter Frank Warren to Sky Sports, the training camp got underway even though not all legal disputes over the contract have been fully resolved.
Promoter confirms start of preparation
Frank Warren assured that the fight is in no doubt, despite the legal nuances on the part of Matchroom and Joshua's team. "I'm confident the fight will happen. Turki Alalshikh will announce everything soon. There were contract issues, but they will be resolved. Tyson himself, meanwhile, has flown to the US. He is now in Miami, where he is already preparing for the fight," the promoter stated. Thus, the "Gypsy King" has effectively begun his camp in the American city, which served as practical confirmation of both sides' readiness to organize the showdown.
Why the fight was moved to the US
Despite the desire of both boxers and British fans to hold the bout at London's Wembley Stadium, commercial factors and the broadcaster's position tipped the balance in favor of an American venue. Warren compared this situation to the historic away fights of boxing legends — Muhammad Ali's bout with George Foreman in Zaire ("Rumble in the Jungle") and Ali's encounter with Joe Frazier in the Philippines ("Thrilla in Manila"). According to the promoter, too much money is at stake for either side to afford to refuse to hold the fight in the US.
Contradictory information
The promoters' versions differ on a number of details. Frank Warren emphasizes that the contract issues "will be resolved" and the fight is guaranteed to take place, while Matchroom, representing Joshua's interests, had previously voiced specific problems and claims over the terms of the agreement. In other words, one side treats the situation as a formality, while the other points to unresolved disagreements. As of the time of publication, no single public date or final version of the contract has been presented, so both viewpoints remain valid until an official announcement.
Context and expectations
Earlier, Anthony Joshua's promoter also assured that the clash with Fury would take place, which, taken together with Warren's words, paints a picture of mutual readiness on both sides. According to Warren, the final details — including the official announcement — will be delivered by Turki Alalshikh. Thus, despite the legal uncertainty, practical preparation is already underway, and Fury is working in camp in Miami ahead of one of the most anticipated showdowns in the heavyweight division.
