Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have finally signed to fight, ending a 10-year wait for one of the most anticipated bouts in British boxing history. The announcement was made by Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalsheikh via social media, though neither fighter has officially confirmed the news.
Fight Details and Timeline
According to reports, Joshua will have a warm-up fight in July before taking on Fury in November. The delay stems from the long-standing rivalry that began when both fighters turned professional, with fans and pundits alike clamouring for a showdown between the two heavyweight champions.
Alalsheikh's Announcement
In a post on social media, Alalsheikh stated: "To my friends in Great Britain - it's happening. It's signed." The Saudi Arabian official has been instrumental in brokering major boxing events in recent years, including fights involving Fury and other top heavyweights.
While no further details have been released regarding the venue or undercard, the fight is expected to be held in Saudi Arabia, continuing the trend of high-profile bouts hosted in the kingdom. Both Joshua and Fury have previously fought in the Middle East, with Fury defeating Francis Ngannou in Riyadh and Joshua winning his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah.
The signing marks the culmination of years of negotiations, false starts, and public disputes between the two camps. Joshua, a former unified heavyweight champion, has been rebuilding after losses to Usyk, while Fury, the WBC champion, remains undefeated. The fight is expected to be one of the biggest in boxing history, with massive pay-per-view numbers and global interest.
More details are expected to follow in the coming days, including official press conferences and ticket information. For now, British boxing fans can finally celebrate the confirmation of a dream match-up that has been a decade in the making.
