Tyson Fury Provides Major Update on Anthony Joshua Mega-Fight
The long-running verbal sparring between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua may finally be settled in the ring, with the 'Gypsy King' openly targeting a blockbuster showdown with his British rival. Fury, who is preparing for his comeback fight this weekend, has emphasised that a clash with Joshua remains a top priority, provided he emerges unscathed from his upcoming bout.
Fury's Immediate Focus and Future Ambitions
Tyson Fury is set to end his retirement for a fifth time on Saturday night, facing Russian knockout specialist Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. This marks his first fight since a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. To prepare, Fury has been training intensively in Thailand since the start of the year, aiming to return to peak condition.
Despite the imminent challenge, Fury is already looking ahead. In a recent interview with The Ring, he expressed strong interest in fighting Anthony Joshua next. "It's been a massive rivalry across the pond over in England here," Fury stated. "The British public are still waiting. They are still praying for it. They still want it desperately."
He added, "And even if we had a 200,000-seat stadium... we'd sell out ten times. That is how big it is over here. So yeah, I do think I could beat him anytime... whether he was 25, 35, or 95." Fury believes the fight's appeal will endure, noting, "There's always going to be, even if we're 60 years old, I still think it's a massive fight in the UK."
Joshua's Recent Setbacks and Comeback Plans
Anthony Joshua's path to a potential Fury fight has faced obstacles. After a knockout victory over Jake Paul in late 2025, Joshua was involved in a tragic car crash in Nigeria in December, resulting in the deaths of his two close friends, Sina Ghami and Lateef 'Latz' Ayodele. This event temporarily halted discussions about a Fury showdown.
However, Joshua has since resumed training and made his first public appearance since the crash, attending Deontay Wilder's narrow win over Derek Chisora on Saturday night. Joshua is planning a return to the ring this summer and is reportedly open to facing Wilder, but a fight with Fury remains a key objective on his agenda.
Netflix Deal and Signed Agreement Reports
The potential Fury-Joshua bout is expected to be a major streaming event, with reports indicating it will be broadcast live on Netflix. Fury's upcoming fight against Makhmudov is already set to stream on the platform, available through Sky's TV bundles.
Adding to the speculation, boxing journalist Gareth A Davies claimed last month that both fighters have agreed to the matchup. Speaking on talkSPORT, Davies revealed, "The Fury-Joshua fight is signed. Okay, it is signed in the background. I've got that on good authority." He suggested the fight could occur "late in the year" or "next year," with Joshua likely to return in "June or July." Davies emphasised, "It's with the big money people. It'll be on Netflix. It's on the cards and it's going to happen."
Context and Broader Boxing Landscape
Fury's comments come amid a busy period in heavyweight boxing. While he focuses on Makhmudov, Joshua is eyeing a summer comeback, possibly against Deontay Wilder. Fury acknowledged this, saying, "I hear the talk of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua fighting. Great. Let them fight. If they're going to fight."
Nevertheless, Fury remains confident that a fight with Joshua will materialise, driven by fan demand and commercial potential. The rivalry, which has simmered for over a decade, continues to captivate British sports fans, with both fighters recognising its significance in the boxing world.
As Fury steps back into the ring this weekend, all eyes will be on his performance and any further developments regarding a historic clash with Anthony Joshua, potentially setting the stage for one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.
