Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua venue 'confirmed' as UK set to miss out on super fight

In the latest twist to the ongoing Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua saga, the upcoming (and still 'unofficial') fight between the heavyweight icons is set to snub the UK.

As the pride of British boxing, the two heavyweight fighters have long wanted to bring their fight to the home crowd.

But with a string of promoters pushing for the biggest fight in boxing to be held in places such as Riyadh, the venue has proved to be a sticking point in getting the contracts over the line.

Now, reports suggest that a venue has been 'confirmed', thanks to Tyson Fury's likely new representatives.

Fury vs Joshua set for Las Vegas as Wembley snubbed

As the elusive fight was all-but confirmed following Fury's return to the ring and immediate call-out of AJ, the contract negotiations have continued to stall.

Until now, it looked to be set that the Battle of Britain was to be played on joint-home soil, especially with the contract on Joshua's side stating as much.

But with Fury now set to step into cohoots with Zuffa - the new agency formed by Dana White - reports now claim the fight is going to Las Vegas.

According to The Athletic, "Las Vegas has emerged as a frontrunner to host the bout, with other American cities under consideration."

This comes after Tyson Fury made a shock appearance at the White House earlier this week.

The fight is still expected to go ahead in November, although a delay to December is growing increasingly likely, which puts Wembley into doubt, with weather being among the big concerns.

At least, that's the view of Tyson Fury's manager, Spencer Brown.

Tyson Fury's manager speaks out on venue change

Speaking in an interview with journalist Gareth A Davies, Brown claimed that the weather and expenses mean that the US is a more likely candidate now.

"We all want it to be a Wembley, but the trouble is, does it pour down with rain? Is it freezing cold?" he said.

"It might be better putting it in america becuasde its going to be very expensive at that time of the year as well.

"His [Fury's] six biggest fights have really been outside of the UK. Most of his fights have been in America, and he has a massive fan base over there.

"It'd be a bit of a travesty for the English fans, but it will still sell out, It will still make the numbers, and it will be watched throughout the world."

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Both fighters are set to have warm ups before they get in the ring together, with Fury stirring up rumours of a fight with Albanian Nelson Hysa, after claiming that the 'little fat bum dosser' Andy Ruiz Jr (most known for ending AJ's unbeaten record), declined the chance to fight.