Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: London mayor Sadiq Khan wants fight at Wembley
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Key Points:
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan has expressed strong interest in hosting the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium and has invited promoters to engage with the city for the event.
- Saudi organisers Sela have recently contacted Khan's office about the possibility of holding the fight at Wembley, but discussions have not advanced due to preferences for New York's Madison Square Garden as the venue.
- Wembley Stadium's 23:00 curfew poses a challenge for scheduling, though Khan is open to extending it to accommodate a late-night fight that could attract a larger US television audience.
- Brent Council will need to assess any proposed curfew extension through Wembley's safety advisory group, but the extent of a possible curfew change remains uncertain.
- Promoter Eddie Hearn aims to finalize the venue soon, hoping to announce details this week and hold a press conference next week, with the fight expected to take place in November.
