Tyson Fury’s manager has confirmed that the Anthony Joshua fight is "100 per cent happening" as Cardiff emerges as a
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11 Sep 2026, 10:00
Tyson Fury’s management team has officially confirmed that the long-anticipated heavyweight blockbuster bout against domestic rival Anthony Joshua is one hundred per cent happening, with Cardiff’s Principality Stadium rapidly emerging as the frontrunner to host the mega-fight. This massive domestic showdown brings together two of the division's most decorated British fighters of the modern era, setting the stage for a historic night in the UK boxing calendar. Fury currently holds an undefeated professional record of 34 wins and one draw, while former two-time unified champion Joshua boasts a formidable resume featuring 28 victories and 25 devastating knockouts, ensuring explosive action inside the ring.
The path to making this all-British heavyweight clash a reality has spanned several years of intense negotiations, promotional hurdles, and division-shaking defeats that temporarily derailed previous talks. Both fighters enter this upcoming bout looking to cement their legacy at the very top of the heavyweight division following recent career rebuilds and impressive victories on the global stage. Joshua recently secured a stunning knockout win over former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in March 2024, whereas Fury previously reigned as the WBC heavyweight champion after his unforgettable trilogy against Deontay Wilder and a hard-fought undisputed championship buildup against Oleksandr Usyk.
Finalizing the venue details and commercial broadcasting rights remains the priority for the promotional teams over the coming weeks, with Cardiff offering a weather-proof retractable roof that guarantees an electric atmosphere for over seventy thousand passionate fans. Boxing enthusiasts around the globe can expect official ticket announcements and press tour dates to drop shortly as the historic rivalry finally reaches its boiling point. Should everything proceed according to plan this winter, the monumental collision between Fury and Joshua will undoubtedly shatter live gate records and deliver an unforgettable spectacle for the sport of heavyweight boxing.
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