Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to face off in an anticipated heavyweight match, with key details now public. Initial reports last December hinted at the long-anticipated showdown between the two. However, after Anthony Joshua’s recent victory over Jake Paul, a tragic car accident in Nigeria claimed the lives of his close friends Sina Ghami and Lateef ‘Latz’ Ayodele.
Despite concerns over Joshua’s future in boxing following the accident, the former heavyweight champion is back in light training, discussing a potential return to the ring this summer. Speculations suggest a bout with former rival Dillian Whyte before a possible clash with Fury.
According to boxing journalist Gareth A Davies, both Fury and Joshua have formally agreed to the match. Davies confirmed on talkSPORT that the fight has been “signed” and “agreed” behind the scenes. The event is expected to be broadcast on Netflix and could occur later this year or in the following year, with Joshua likely to make his return in June or July.
Netflix is scheduled to air Fury’s comeback on April 11. In a surprising turn of events last year, Fury announced his retirement from boxing but then reversed his decision. His upcoming fight against Russian boxer Arslanbek Makhmudov at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be featured on Netflix.
Joshua is gearing up for a return to full training for a potential comeback later this year. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, remains optimistic about the possibility of a British heavyweight showdown between Fury and Joshua. Plans for Joshua to fight in August may still materialize, but his physical condition is being monitored carefully before confirming any details.
Hearn mentioned, “We are open to the Tyson Fury fight, but it’s more likely to happen at the end of this year or early next year.” The prospects of the much-anticipated clash between Fury and Joshua have boxing fans eagerly awaiting the official announcement.