British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua rejected offers worth many millions of dollars more because he wanted a potential blockbuster fight against Tyson Fury to take place in the United Kingdom.

The proposed showdown between Joshua and Fury has remained one of the biggest potential fights in heavyweight boxing. Despite years of anticipation from fans, negotiations, contractual issues and different career plans have repeatedly prevented the two former world champions from meeting in the ring.

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According to Hearn, Joshua’s preference for staging the contest in Britain has come at a significant financial cost. The promoter said the former heavyweight champion could have accepted a substantially larger financial package by agreeing to fight in the United States.

Hearn made the comments while speaking to iFL TV, where he also addressed attempts by UFC chief Dana White to become involved in discussions surrounding the proposed contest.

“Dana White has tried to get involved in a fight that he has nothing to do with,” Hearn said, while maintaining that his side’s position has remained focused on an existing contractual agreement.

The promoter said the priority has been to ensure that previously agreed terms are respected rather than allowing outside interests to alter the direction of negotiations.

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Hearn explained that Joshua had an opportunity to make considerably more money by taking the fight to the United States. However, the boxer and his team have continued to push for Britain to host the highly anticipated meeting.

“Anthony Joshua could have taken many millions more to do the fight in America. We want the fight in Britain,” Hearn said.

The decision highlights the commercial and symbolic importance attached to staging the potential heavyweight clash on British soil. Both Joshua and Fury have built significant domestic followings, and a fight between the two would represent a major event for British boxing.

Hearn also pointed to the reaction from boxing supporters on social media as a factor that has strengthened his determination to maintain the position.

He said the response across his own social-media platforms and Joshua’s accounts had encouraged the team to “double down” on its principles regarding where the fight should take place.

The promoter insisted that the position was not intended to prevent the contest from happening. Instead, he argued that the objective was to secure the fight under terms that respected the agreement already in place.

The Joshua-Fury rivalry has generated substantial interest for several years, with fans repeatedly waiting for the two heavyweight stars to finally share the ring. Both fighters have enjoyed major careers and competed in some of the sport’s biggest events.

For Joshua, a meeting with Fury would carry significant sporting and commercial importance. Fury, meanwhile, has also remained one of the most prominent names in the heavyweight division.

Whether the fight eventually takes place in Britain will depend on the outcome of negotiations and the contractual arrangements surrounding the event. For now, Hearn’s comments indicate that Joshua’s side remains committed to Britain as the preferred location, even if that decision means sacrificing a larger immediate payday.

The promoter’s remarks also underline the continuing complexity behind one of boxing’s most discussed potential matchups, as financial offers, contractual obligations and the preferred venue all remain important factors in determining whether Joshua and Fury eventually meet.