--- title: "Fury and Joshua Close to Final Deal: Fight Likely to Take Place in December in the UK" description: "Tyson Fury's manager Spencer Brown reported that the two sides are close to a final agreement on a fight with Anthony Joshua. The bout will most likely take place in December in the UK — in Cardiff or at Wembley." date: 2026-09-11T14:34:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/fury-joshua-fight-december-uk tags: [tyson-fury, anthony-joshua, boxing, wembley, cardiff, spencer-brown] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Fury and Joshua Close to Final Deal: Fight Likely to Take Place in December in the UK ![Tyson Fury at a promotional event ahead of a major boxing match](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/11/fury-dzhoshua-boj-v-dekabre-velikobritaniya/fury-dzhoshua-boj-v-dekabre-velikobritaniya-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Fury's manager Spencer Brown confirmed that the two sides are close to a final agreement on a fight with Joshua. - By Fury's team's assessment, the bout will take place in the UK; Cardiff and Wembley are being discussed in the final stage. - On the date, the team is leaning toward December, viewing it as the "best Christmas party," although November was also mentioned. - New York was also considered as a venue at an earlier stage, which contradicts the current course toward the UK. - The negotiations are taking place against the backdrop of Fury's loud announcements, including a challenge to Usyk and accusations of cowardice toward Joshua. British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua appear to be finally bringing their long-awaited mega-fight negotiations to a close. Fury's manager, Spencer Brown, confirmed that the two sides are close to a final agreement, with the bout set to take place on UK soil. This is reported by [Sport RBC.UA](https://www.sport.rbc.ua), citing Sky Sports. Thus, after months of speculation over the date and venue, the outlines of the "big British boxing show" are beginning to emerge. ### A Deal on the Horizon According to Brown, Fury's team is leaning toward staging the fight in the United Kingdom, which should ensure maximum arena capacity and a special atmosphere. "We are getting closer, and it looks like this could be exactly the big British boxing show we have all been hoping for — staged in the UK. The venue is still being discussed, with Cardiff and 'Wembley' remaining among the options. Everything looks good," Sky Sports quotes the manager. The phrasing "getting closer" indicates that the final signature on the contract has not yet been put down, but the fundamental disagreements, by Fury's side's assessment, have been resolved. ### Seeking a Compromise: From New York to Wales The history of negotiations over the past months has shown notable volatility in the choice of venue. Initially, a wide range of options were considered — from London's Wembley Stadium to an arena in New York, reflecting the clash of promotional interests between the European and American markets. In the end, as Brown notes, the compromise and most likely solution has been to stage the fight in the UK. In the final stage of discussions, he says, two venues remain: the stadium in Cardiff (Wales) and Wembley in London. The choice between them, in essence, determines the scale and logistics of the event. ### December as the "Best Christmas Party" The date has become no less important a parameter. If at the early stages Fury's team had allowed for the fight to take place as soon as November, the focus has now shifted toward the winter month. Brown explains this with marketing logic: by December, fans will have wrapped up their work before the holidays, which will allow for an "unmatched atmosphere." "Both November and December are being considered, but we like the December option. Everyone will be finishing up work before the holidays, and this could be the best Christmas party in the world," the manager added. Thus, December is becoming not just a calendar marker, but part of the fight's positioning. ### Contradictory Data There are a number of inconsistencies in the statements of the parties and in experts' assessments that are important to note. First, the venue: Brown names two equally valid options — Cardiff and Wembley, whereas in the public statements of other participants in the process (in particular, in statements linked to Eddie Hearn) the emphasis is placed specifically on Wembley as the main arena. In other words, the question of "Cardiff or London" formally remains open, despite the general agreement on the UK. Second, the date: some reports mention November, others December, with December named as preferred but not finalized. Third, at earlier stages New York was also considered as a venue, which contradicts the current course toward staging the fight in the United Kingdom. All these discrepancies are explained by the fact that the final contract has not yet been signed, and the public statements reflect interim, rather than final, positions. ### Context: Loud Announcements and the Challenge to Usyk The negotiations over the Joshua fight are developing against the backdrop of Fury's other loud statements. Earlier, the Briton made a public announcement of a bout with Alexander Usyk, to which the Ukrainian responded unexpectedly and restrainedly, and in additional material Fury even accused Joshua of cowardice and threw down a challenge to Usyk. This backdrop shows that several potential mega-fights are simultaneously circling around Fury's figure, which is why finalizing the Joshua fight — with its specific venue and date — is perceived as a key step that removes a significant amount of uncertainty. For now, as of the current moment, the most likely picture remains a December bout in the UK — in Cardiff or at Wembley. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Joshua and Fury Fight to Be Rescheduled Again: the Boxers Have Finally Agreed on the Venue](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/boxing/biy-dzhoshua-ta-f-yuri-znovu-perenesut-bokseri-1789136768.html) - Базовый текст: близость к финальной договоренности, проведение в Великобритании, варианты Кардифф/«Уэмбли», предпочтение декабря. - [Not in the US: the Most Likely Venue and Date for the Fury–Joshua Fight Named](https://fight.24tv.ua/ru/tajson-fjuri-jentoni-dzhoshua-mogut-provesti-boj-velikobritanii_n3140111) - Подтверждает отказ от американской площадки и вероятное проведение боя в Великобритании. - [Hearn Stated That Wembley Awaits the Fury–Joshua Fight](https://korrespondent.net/sport/boks/4909295-khyrn-zaiavyl-chto-boi-fuiry-y-dzhoshua-zhdet-uembly) - Заявление, сужающее площадку до «Уэмбли»; создает расхождение с формулировкой Брауна «Кардифф или Уэмбли» — отражено в разделе противоречий. - [British Heavyweight Boxer Fury Accused Joshua of Cowardice and Threw Down a Challenge to Usyk](https://www.mk.ru/sport/2026/09/08/britanskiy-boksertyazheloves-fyuri-obvinil-dzhoshua-v-trusosti-i-brosil-vyzov-usiku.html) - Контекст: громкие анонсы Фьюри, вызов Усику, обвинения Джошуа; согласуется со ссылкой «Ранее мы сообщали» в базовом тексте. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Where, according to the latest reports, will the Fury–Joshua fight take place? **A:** According to Fury's manager Spencer Brown, the bout will take place in the UK; two options remain in the final stage of discussion — the stadium in Cardiff (Wales) and London's Wembley. ### Q: When will the fight most likely take place? **A:** Fury's team is considering November and December, but is leaning toward December, which Brown calls a potential "best Christmas party in the world." ### Q: Has the contract for the fight already been signed? **A:** No. Brown says the two sides are "getting closer" to a final agreement, but the final signature on the contract has not yet been put down, as far as available information indicates, so the venue and date may still be refined. ### Q: Was a US venue considered? **A:** Yes, at the early stages an arena in New York was mentioned as a venue, however the current course is to stage the fight in the UK.