Anthony Joshua is set to face Tyson Fury later this year after promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that a deal for the biggest fight in British boxing history has been signed. Joshua will first take on Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25 as a warm-up for the long-awaited showdown with Fury, which is expected to take place in November and be broadcast on Netflix.
Hearn Confirms Agreement
“Signed, sealed, delivered! AJ v Fury is on!” Hearn announced on Instagram. “The biggest piece of business we’ve ever done but more importantly the one we’ve always wanted. Biggest year of AJ’s career coming up, the comeback is on.”
The announcement ends years of speculation and failed negotiations between the two British heavyweights, who have long been tipped to meet in the ring. Joshua, a former two-time world champion, is looking to rebound from recent setbacks, while Fury, the undefeated WBC champion, aims to cement his legacy. The fight is expected to generate record revenue and global interest.
