Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have officially agreed to face each other in a boxing match. The announcement was made by Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalsheikh on social media, with Joshua confirming the deal. Alalsheikh stated, “To my friends in Great Britain – it’s happening. It’s signed.” Joshua is set to have a warm-up fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.
Fury recently returned to the ring after a 16-month hiatus, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov. He disclosed that he had already signed the contract to fight Joshua, who did not engage in a face-off after the bout. If Joshua emerges victorious in his upcoming fight without any injuries, the highly anticipated clash between Joshua and Fury is scheduled for November, potentially at Wembley, and will be streamed on Netflix.
Joshua’s comeback was delayed due to a car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two close friends. He has been training in Ukraine with champion Oleksandr Usyk, who believes Joshua will defeat Fury and become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk praised Joshua’s dedication and training regimen.
Fury expressed confusion over Joshua’s absence for a face-off, citing personal struggles and the challenges of the heavyweight division. Despite the long-awaited showdown between the two fighters, uncertainty remains about the fight’s actual occurrence. However, Fury expressed his desire for the match to happen, emphasizing the years of anticipation for this moment.