Joshua and Fury meetup at Wembley finalized
After a decade of anticipation, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have officially signed a deal to face each other in a multi-fight agreement, bringing one of boxing's most sought-after matchups closer to reality. The news, according to The Mirror, has electrified the boxing world, and was confirmed by Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalsheikh via social media, with Joshua later affirming his commitment to the multi-fight contract.
The heavyweight showdown is penciled in for November, with London's iconic Wembley Stadium emerging as the likely venue. The highly anticipated bout is also set to be broadcast globally on Netflix, marking a significant move for the streaming giant into major boxing events.
Path to the undisputed title
Both fighters are preparing for their respective returns to the ring before their eventual clash. Anthony Joshua, 36, is scheduled for a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25. His return to action was previously delayed from March due following a serious car crash in Nigeria that tragically claimed the lives of two of his close friends.
Joshua has been intensely training in Ukraine alongside WBC, WBA, and IBF champion Oleksandr Usyk, a fighter he lost to twice in 2021 and 2022. Usyk, who has witnessed Joshua's dedication firsthand, expressed strong confidence in his training partner's prospects. "AJ wins against Fury. AJ is the future undisputed heavyweight champion. I believe this because I’ve seen how Anthony is training. He’s a machine," Usyk stated, according to Martin Domin, Fighting Editor.
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Meanwhile, Tyson Fury recently made his own return to the ring, outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov two weeks prior (before April 27, 2026) in his first fight in 16 months. Despite the long-standing rivalry and the public's clamor for the fight, Fury had previously expressed frustration over the protracted negotiations. "Let’s get it on. It’s been 10 years in the making. And after all this time, there’s still uncertainty about if this fight’s going to happen next. Do I want it? Yes. But is it going to happen? I’ve no idea,” Fury remarked after his victory over Makhmudov, highlighting the decade-long saga that has finally culminated in a signed agreement.
The signing of this fight marks a pivotal moment in heavyweight boxing, promising to deliver a contest that fans have yearned for since the rivalry first began 10 years ago. Turki Alalsheikh captured the sentiment of many with his announcement: "To my friends in Great Britain - it’s happening. It’s signed."
Sources: www.mirror.co.uk
