Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have officially signed a deal to fight, ending years of speculation about a long-awaited heavyweight showdown.
Joshua's Preparatory Fight
As part of the agreement, Joshua is scheduled to first face Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga in a warm-up bout in Saudi Arabia on 25 July. This fight marks the initial step in Joshua's new multi-fight contract. Joshua has expressed his readiness to compete after a period of rebuilding, while Prenga (20-1) stated that Joshua made a 'terrible miscalculation' in selecting him as an opponent.
Expected Timeline for Fury vs Joshua
The highly anticipated clash between Fury and Joshua is expected to take place later in 2026, following Joshua's preparatory fight against Prenga. The matchup has been years in the making, with a previous deal in 2021 collapsing due to legal action from Deontay Wilder. However, the current agreement appears to solidify their future encounter.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn broke the news, stating that both fighters have signed contracts. Saudi matchmaker Turki Alalshikh also hinted at the development, adding to the excitement surrounding the bout.
