Conflicting timelines from Hearn and Warren leave British heavyweight clash not fully finalized
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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are expected to fight later this yr, however the date stays unsettled despite each camps saying a deal is in place. The bout depends upon Joshua coming through his July 25 fight with Kristian Prenga in Riyadh.
Fury returned earlier this month with a call win over Arslanbek Makhmudov, his first victory since 2023, then immediately called for Joshua, who was watching from ringside. The push for the fight picked up again from there.
Joshua continues to be set for a July comeback after time away following a fatal automotive crash in Nigeria that claimed two of his close friends. He has confirmed he’ll proceed his profession and is targeting Fury next, provided he gets through a summer fight.
That first step is now set. Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25, with either side saying a deal for Fury is in place after. Eddie Hearn pointed to November because the goal.
“We are going to return in July, against Kristian Prenga, after which, all being well, we’ll fight Tyson Fury in November. It’s all signed from our side, done. Fury has said that he has signed as well so, touch wood, we’re finally going to get what is certainly the largest fight within the history of British boxing,” said Hearn to the Punch Podcast.
Over on Fury’s side, Frank Warren gave a distinct window for when the fight will occur.
“It’s signed. Tyson signed up for it months ago, and we’ve been waiting for AJ, and he has now done it. So, the fight will likely be on, and it’s going to be on sometime in October by the looks of it,” said Warren to talkSport Boxing.
That difference between October and November is small on paper, nevertheless it often means the main points aren’t fully settled yet. Dates, venue, and Fury’s own schedule still should be finalized before anything is actually locked.
The fight exists with a condition attached. Joshua has to get through July first. Until that happens, every little thing else continues to be being talked into place.
Last Updated on 2026/05/01 at 2:41 AM