Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have officially agreed to fight. Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalsheikh announced the news on social media, with Joshua confirming a multi-fight deal. Joshua will have a warm-up match against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.
Fury recently returned to the ring after a 16-month absence, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov. Fury disclosed that he had already signed to fight Joshua, who did not join him in the ring after the fight. If Joshua emerges unscathed from his upcoming match, he and Fury are set to face off in November, possibly at Wembley, with the fight airing on Netflix.
Joshua’s return to the ring was delayed due to a car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the loss of two close friends. The heavyweight has been training in Ukraine with champion Oleksandr Usyk, who believes Joshua will triumph over Fury.
After his recent victory, Fury expressed confusion over Joshua’s absence for a face-off, citing his own struggles and mental health challenges. Fury emphasized the importance of the long-awaited fight between him and Joshua, expressing his desire for it to happen but acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding its realization.