Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua agrees to a pay reduction ahead of his planned bout with Tyson Fury. Hearn frames the change as part of the deal-making around the fight, arguing Joshua’s earnings are adjusted to support the final terms.
The comments come amid discussion of where the fight is held and the business impact of relocation. Yahoo Sports and The Independent report that Turki Alalshikh says moving the event away from New York carries a major cost, citing a figure of £53 million. Other outlets report similar claims from Hearn regarding a pay cut, but details on how the numbers are calculated are presented with varying emphasis.
Across the coverage, the shared focus is on who bears financial pressure and how that is reflected in negotiations. While the outlets agree on Hearn’s claim that Joshua takes less pay, they differ on the surrounding context and how directly they link the pay adjustment to Alalshikh’s reported relocation losses.
