Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have reportedly agreed to face off in an exciting heavyweight battle, with key details now disclosed.
Earlier in December, rumors circulated that the long-standing rivalry between the two would be settled in the boxing ring in 2026. However, shortly after triumphing over Jake Paul in a knockout victory during the recent festive season, Joshua was involved in a tragic car accident in Nigeria, resulting in the unfortunate loss of his two close friends, Sina Ghami and Lateef ‘Latz’ Ayodele.
Despite concerns that Joshua might not return to the sport after his brush with death, the former two-time heavyweight champion is now back in light training amid discussions of a potential comeback to the ring this summer. Speculation suggests that Joshua could first face former rival Dillian Whyte before aiming for a showdown with Fury.
According to boxing journalist Gareth A Davies, both Fury and Joshua have officially agreed to the match. Davies confirmed on talkSPORT that the fight has been “signed” and “agreed” behind the scenes. He mentioned, “The Fury-Joshua fight is signed. Okay, it is signed in the background. I’ve got that on good authority.”
Davies further revealed that the event is set to be broadcast live on Netflix and is likely to occur either later this year or in the coming year, with Joshua expected to make his return to the ring in June or July. He emphasized, “It’s with the big money people. It’ll be on Netflix. It’s on the cards and it’s going to happen.”
Netflix is scheduled to air Fury’s comeback on April 11. Last year, the ‘Gypsy King’ surprised fans by announcing his retirement from boxing, only to reverse his decision a few months later. He is slated to face the formidable Russian knockout artist Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Netflix has become a significant player in the boxing world, showcasing notable bouts like Paul vs Joshua, Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano, and Paul vs Mike Tyson.
Joshua is nearing a return to full training as he prepares for a potential comeback to the ring later this year. His promoter, Eddie Hearn, indicated that a highly-anticipated all-British heavyweight clash between Fury and Joshua remains a possibility despite the recent challenges faced by his client.
Hearn explained, “Originally the plan with AJ was for him to fight in March and then fight Tyson Fury in August. He’s not going to fight Tyson Fury next; he’s going to come back, I believe, in late summer. Physically he’s not yet in a position to return so I’m planning and he’s just resting and preparing.”
“I’m looking at options to get him back in the ring in July but we will only know if that’s a real possibility when he returns to camp which will hopefully be in the next couple of weeks Every fight is dangerous coming off what he’s been through. We are open to the Tyson Fury fight but more likely at the end of the year or early in 2027.”