Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: Announcement Promised Next Week

That decision is being sold as loyalty to British supporters, but fighting at home also serves Joshua. He gains the home crowd, familiar administration and greater control over the conditions surrounding the biggest fight of his career.

“I thought it was going to be announced this week. Until that fight is announced, I can’t tell you we’ve won that race. What I can tell you categorically is we have said no. No to the extra money, no to the extra bits and pieces. This is what we want,” Hearn told IFL TV. “It will be an announcement next week, but I can’t tell you if it’s Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. I would think sooner rather than later.”

Hearn says Joshua and Matchroom were the only parties pressing to keep the fight in Britain. An increased offer was made for America, but Joshua chose the British event required under his contract.