Fury-Joshua timing must suit America - Alalshikh
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- Turki Alalshikh said the proposed Fury-Joshua Wembley fight depends on English authorities greenlighting a late-night slot, with the main event potentially starting as late as 04:00 GMT to suit American television.
- Alalshikh plans talks with the Mayor of London and Prince Abdullah bin Khaled bin Sultan to secure the time zone accommodation, saying: "we want the time zone of all the world, especially in America."
- Eddie Hearn dismissed speculation of staging the bout in the United States, stating the signed agreement requires it take place in the UK and any venue change would force a full contract renegotiation.
- UFC 304 in Manchester in July 2024 began its main card at 01:00 BST, establishing recent precedent for late-night UK combat sports events tailored to the American market.
- Tyson Fury (37) is set to face Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand on 24 July, while Anthony Joshua (36) takes on Kristian Prenga in Riyadh the following day—both returning before their potential later-in-the-year meeting.
Why it matters: Alalshikh is funding what Hearn called an "extortionate" fight bill, and the bigger pay-per-view market is American—so accommodating US prime time may require a 04:00 GMT Wembley main event. Hearn has locked the bout to the UK by contract, meaning if London refuses the late slot, the parties face renegotiating from scratch rather than simply relocating.
