All-English heavyweight showdown edges closer amid ongoing negotiations.

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has stated that it is entirely up to Tyson Fury to push forward with a potential fight in 2026. The two British boxers are reportedly being lined up for a highly anticipated clash as part of the Riyadh Season, with a tentative September date in London under discussion.

Joshua revealed in an interview with Reuters that while no deal has been finalized, he remains ready and willing to face Fury. “It’s up to Fury. I’ve signed to fight him a number of times. I don’t want to get my hopes up and be let down again,” he said.

The long-standing rivalry traces back to 2020, when both fighters agreed to a two-fight deal scheduled for 2021. That plan was derailed after Deontay Wilder won an arbitration to secure a trilogy fight with Fury. Despite the delays, both camps are now reportedly working toward finalizing the bout for 2026, raising hopes among boxing fans for one of the sport’s biggest potential showdowns.