“It’s Finally Happening” Frank Warren Drops Explosive Details on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Showdown — Timing and Venue Revealed
The long-awaited showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could finally hit screens next summer, with promoter Frank Warren hopeful of staging the British mega-fight at Wembley Stadium.
Anthony Joshua publicly reignited the rivalry after stopping YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul with a sixth-round knockdown in Miami last weekend, immediately calling out his long-time rival.
Neither man currently sits at the pinnacle of the heavyweight division, with both having been convincingly beaten by Ukraine’s outstanding champion Oleksandr Usyk. Even so, there is little doubt that a Battle of Britain between Joshua and Fury would be a massive box-office event.
Joshua is expected to return to the ring in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in February next year, but that date appears too soon for Fury, who is currently on holiday with his family.
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Speaking to The Sun, Warren explained why February is unrealistic for the former champion:
“For him to go on holiday, come back, and be ready to fight in February is impossible.
I’m told AJ is definitely fighting in February, so it’s tight. If you’re putting it on at either Wembley or Riyadh, those are the only options — and I believe Wembley is the home for it.
If it’s Wembley, you have to wait until the summer anyway. Tyson isn’t going to sit around for seven months before fighting, having already been out for nearly a year. But one thing’s for sure — he won’t be fighting a YouTuber.”
Joshua has faced criticism within boxing circles for lowering his level of opposition against Paul, with many refusing to take the bout seriously. The 36-year-old has since been linked to a crossover fight with kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven for his Saudi return.
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Joshua’s four career defeats — two points losses to Usyk, along with knockout defeats to Andy Ruiz Jr. and Daniel Dubois — offer a clearer indication of the challenge he would face against Fury.
Fury, now 37, could make a comeback as early as April in a tune-up bout before potentially meeting Joshua. He announced his retirement in January following back-to-back losses to Usyk, though few in the sport believed it would be permanent.
Warren added:
“That would give him time to prepare and get ready, provided all the financials are right.
I spoke to him a couple of weeks ago while he was travelling. With Tyson, it’s simple — ‘You know what my requirements are. If they’re met, I’ll be there on the night.’
He’s said he wants to. He’s not training for a fight yet, but he’s ticking over and keeping himself in decent shape.”
