While an exact date for the bout has yet to be determined, it is anticipated to take place in November, following the signing of a contract with Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority.

Fury referred to New York City as “the land of opportunity,” although this decision has sparked criticism among fans who questioned why a significant British fight is being held in the U.S. rather than at Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom. Fury, who recently celebrated his 38th birthday, boasts 36 professional wins, with his only losses occurring in two contests against Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in 2024. He had initially retired from boxing in December 2024 after losing to Usyk in a title match, but announced his return in January.

Efforts to coordinate the Joshua vs. Fury matchup have faced challenges in the past, notably in 2021 when terms couldn’t be agreed upon, and a court ruling mandated Fury to fulfill his commitment to fight Deontay Wilder in a trilogy bout instead. To prepare for the upcoming fight, Fury secured a victory against Polish fighter Mariusz Wach in a July tune-up match, which was attended by approximately 1,500 fans at the Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand.