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ANTHONY JOSHUA SPEAKS OUT ON FURY FIGHT PLANS, TEASES OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Anthony Joshua believes a long-awaited megafight with Tyson Fury "will happen" in 2026. The former champion insists Fury has to fight him, while downplaying a third bout with Oleksandr Usyk.

Anthony Joshua Speaks Out on Fury Fight Plans, Teases Official Announcement
Anthony Joshua Hints at Tyson Fury Date - COURTESY/PHOTO

Anthony Joshua, the former unified heavyweight champion, has provided an update regarding a possible all-British bout with Tyson Fury.

Joshua, 36, a 2012 Olympic gold champion, has not competed since losing to Daniel Dubois via knockout at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.

The Watford-born fighter, who has a 28-4 record and has lost to Andy Ruiz Jr., Dubois, and Oleksandr Usyk twice, has since had elbow surgery, but he is back to training and focused on the future.

Like Joshua, Fury is presently retired from professional boxing after being defeated twice by Usyk. However, early this year, Saudi boxing chief Turki Alashikh asserted that the self-described "Gypsy King" was prepared to return.

When he spoke to DAZN earlier this month, Frank Warren, the founder of Queensberry Promotion, further fueled the rumours of a Fury comeback.

According to the 73-year-old, he recently spoke with Fury, who "indicated that he is going to come back and fight next year."

"He [Tyson Fury] informed me unequivocally he wants to fight next year," Warren clarified. We will take a seat and observe.

Even though both combatants are long past their prime, the proposed all-British heavyweight bout is expected to sell out Wembley Stadium in a matter of minutes.

Although it never happened, it was earlier rumoured in 2021 that the two had agreed on a two-fight pact.

The first of the two fights, according to talkSPORT, was scheduled for August 2021 in Saudi Arabia for the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO belts. However, a court of arbitration decision forced Fury to face American Deontay Wilder for a third time before Joshua faced Usyk.

What is Joshua's current position on the possibility of a fight with Fury, then?

In an interview with the German publication SPORT1 earlier this week, "AJ" was asked if the megafight would eventually take place in 2026.

Joshua answered, "Yes, I believe it will happen." "Why not? What else is he going to do? He must battle me.

The interviewer then offered a third fight with Usyk after asking the Brit what the biggest possible fight would be.

"He has already beaten me twice," he retorted. Some boxers have fought each other five or six times, according to historical records.

However, Usyk is currently free to choose his future course of action. I believe I must face Tyson Fury. However, Usyk is not required to engage in combat with me.

IT'S HAPPENING: TYSON FURY VS ANTHONY JOSHUA MEGA-FIGHT LINED UP FOR RIYADH SEASON 2026

The long-awaited Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua mega-fight is reportedly scheduled for a Riyadh Season show in 2026. Fury must first exit retirement.

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Fury vs Joshua Confirmed to Headline Riyadh Mega-Event

Reports say Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are finally going to fight in 2026 in a huge event.

This all-British fight between the two former heavyweight champions has been talked about for years, but it's never happened, even with all the discussions and rumors.

But now, it's being reported that Fury versus Joshua will be the main event at a Riyadh Season show next year. The date and location are still to be decided.

The Ring Magazine, which is owned by the head of Riyadh Season, Turki Alalshikh, said that sources told them the fight between Fury and Joshua will be at a Riyadh Season show in 2026.

Before that, both Fury and Joshua are expected to have separate fights as part of next year’s Riyadh Season.

For this plan to work, Fury would have to officially come out of retirement. He said he was retiring in January, not long after losing to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.

He has hinted at a comeback, writing on social media that the king must return to his throne and that after the long, & hard battles awaits immortality!”

Joshua is going to fight Jake Paul, a YouTuber who became a boxer, in Miami on Netflix. It will be an eight-round professional fight. This is his first fight since Daniel Dubois knocked him out in September 2024.

He is replacing Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis because his own comeback was delayed by an elbow injury that needed surgery.

Paul made Joshua a huge offer, so Joshua changed his plans. Eddie Hearn said that Joshua had agreed to fight Cassius Chaney in Riyadh on November 22.

September 2026 is likely when Fury and Joshua will fight. Turki Alalshikh teased that the fight would happen in London that month.

He also said that Joshua would fight in Saudi Arabia in February. His last fight there was against Francis Ngannou in March 2024.

Even though neither fighter has any world titles, Fury versus Joshua is still seen as one of the biggest fights in boxing.

UNDEFEATED NICK BALL RETURNS HOME TO DEFEND WBA TITLE AGAINST FIGUEROA. FULL ANALYSIS.

Nick 'The Wrecking' Ball defends his WBA featherweight title against former two-weight world champion Brandon Figueroa in Liverpool on February 7. We analyse the huge test for Ball.

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Analysing Ball's Biggest Test on February 7

Nick 'The Wrecking' Ball will defend his WBA featherweight title against Brandon 'The Heartbreaker' Figueroa on Saturday, February 7.

Back at his favourite M&&SBank Arena in Liverpool, Ball will be fighting to keep his unbeaten record intact on his home turf.

After grabbing the belt from Raymond Ford in June 2024 in Riyadh, the 28-year-old Ball has had some great title defences against Ronny Rios, TJ Doheny, and recently, Sam Goodman. His record stands at 23-0-1 (13 KOs).

This February 7 fight marks his third world title fight in his hometown, and you can catch all the action live and only on DAZN.

The WBA featherweight title defence against Brandon Figueroa is a big test and an opportunity for Ball to continue establishing himself as one of boxing's best up-and-coming stars.

Figueroa is bringing a lot to the table.

Brandon Figueroa, also 28, is coming from Weslaco, Texas, and his professional record is 26-2-1 (19 KOs).

A former two-weight world champion, Figueroa picked up the WBA super bantamweight title against Damien Vazquez in 2020 and the WBC belt by stopping Luis Nery in 2021.

With his knockout power and past wins, he's definitely a challenge for Ball.

After losing to Stephen Fulton by decision, he jumped to featherweight, where he won the WBC Interim title against Mark Magsayo in 2023.

After another point loss to Fulton earlier in 2025, Figueroa bounced back with a win over Joet Gonzalez in July.

That's why the February 7 match should be a must-see featherweight fight of early 2026.

Frank Warren said:

“This fight is a great way to kick off 2026 and a great chance to see Liverpool boxing at its finest,” said promoter Frank Warren. “Nick Ball has turned into one of the sport's top young talents.

“Facing an American fighter like Figueroa in his hometown makes this a major event. Brandon is a real threat.

“Nick has what it takes to beat anyone in the division. This event also gives local fighters a chance to show what they can do.”

You can watch Nick Ball vs. Brandon Figueroa live and exclusively on DAZN on February 7.

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