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Eddie Hearn has admitted that the long-awaited clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could be renegotiated, depending on the demands of paymaster Turki Alalshikha.

As of now, both British heavyweights will face each other later this year, provided they complete their warm-up fights.

While Fury’s fight has not yet been announced, it has been confirmed that Joshua will face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

“The Gypsy King” is expected to have a hard-fought fight in August, potentially against Nelson Hysa, following his April unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov.

If all goes to plan, ‘AJ’ and Fury should meet in the UK, although Matchroom Boxing promoter Hearn revealed the location could be renegotiated.

This information was revealed after Dana White’s post-fight press conference at Zuffa Boxing 07, where UFC boss claimed to be the main promoter of the Fury and Joshua fight.

Furthermore, White also suggested that Joshua’s promoter Hearn has not yet been informed of the location, seemingly suggesting that the fight could take place in America.

In response, Hearn said IFL Television that this turn of events will have to be renegotiated and spelled out in both Joshua and Fury’s contracts.

“Without AJ’s consent, the fight cannot take place anywhere outside the UK. And there was no such consent.

“If there is a renegotiation and we want to make a deal again, I am sure we will consider it. [But] apart from money, we want this fight in the UK.

“We will act accordingly and will hold talks with Turki Alalshikh if ​​asked, but who really wants to watch this fight at 4am UK time?”

Given that the pair are most likely to perform in November, when British weather for stadium shows is unpredictable at best, fans may need to prepare for an event in the United States or even Saudi Arabia.

Fury attended the UFC Freedom 250 festivities in Washington, D.C., where he hinted that UFC president Dana White would soon reveal details about the major event.

“I think I’ll let Dana make his speech. I’ll let him make his statement,” Fury said. “So let’s hope it’s a huge, huge, huge announcement.”

When asked specifically about Joshua, Fury made it clear that this fight remains deeply in his mind.

“I’m very, very, very excited about this fight,” Fury said. “This took over a decade to create. For some reason it hasn’t happened before. Let’s hope it happens now.”

Fury then outlined a schedule that could liven up the heavyweight showdown.

“Potential fight in August and maybe at the end of the year it will happen.”

The former heavyweight champion was also asked if Dana White would be willing to make a promotional commitment to a future fight with Joshua.

“For sure. Yes.”

Any lingering doubts as to what Fury was referring to disappeared when Turki Alalshikh posted a message addressed to the British heavyweight shortly afterwards.

“Hello my brother @tysonfury, welcome back to America. Huge announcement coming for your fight against @anthonyjoshua @ringmagazine @netflix.”

Turki’s post appears to confirm that an official announcement regarding Fury and Joshua is on the horizon, with Dana White expected to play a role in the promotion.

Fury declined to provide information about his expected August opponent, although his comments indicate he intends to return to the ring before fighting Joshua later this year.

“I don’t have any details about the fight, but I’m looking forward to fighting whoever is in front of me and getting back to doing what I do best, which is winning.”

The possibility that Fury and Joshua would finally split in the ring has hung over boxing for more than a decade. Both men were world champions, headlined stadium events and became two of Britain’s biggest sporting attractions without ever having met.

Now, after Fury’s appearance at the White House and Turki’s public statement, fans may finally have reason to believe that the biggest British heavyweight boxing fight is closer than ever.