The long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is finally set, with a deal agreed for a late 2026 clash that will be broadcast on Netflix.
For years, this fight has hovered over the heavyweight division without ever materializing. Now, after multiple failed attempts and shifting circumstances, the two biggest names in British boxing are officially on a collision course in what is widely expected to be the biggest fight in UK boxing history.
The announcement follows Fury’s recent comeback win over Arslanbek Makhmudov, where tensions between the two reignited. Fury called out Joshua directly, while Joshua remained composed at ringside, adding another layer to a rivalry that has always felt close, yet just out of reach.
Before the two meet, Joshua is expected to return to the ring in July against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh. It will serve as a warm-up bout after a difficult period outside the ring, including recovery from a serious car accident and a long layoff following his win over Jake Paul. He has since linked up with the team of Oleksandr Usyk as he prepares for what could be the defining fight of his career.
For Fury, the path appears similar. After ending his own layoff earlier this month, his team has indicated he may also take another interim fight before stepping in with Joshua.
For both fighters, this matchup defines their era. Titles or not, this is about legacy, rivalry, and finally settling a question that has followed them for nearly a decade and all the eyes of the boxing fans around the world will be tied to the ring that day - when the British boxing king will finally be crowned.