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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua face off ahead of December heavyweight bout
British heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua held their first official press conference in London on September 30, 2026, marking the formal kickoff of their highly anticipated showdown. The bout is scheduled for December 11, 2026, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, and will be broadcast live worldwide on Netflix.
Despite a decade of rivalry and contractual disputes, the atmosphere at the event was largely respectful, with both fighters exchanging jokes and mutual praise. Fury, 38, expressed that the fight is the ‘icing on the cake’ for their careers, while Joshua, 36, noted the opportunity to inspire future generations. The match will involve the vacant WBA super heavyweight title.
Preparations for the fight have included significant developments in training and regulation. Tyson Fury has officially enrolled in the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing pool, a move that had been a point of contention for Joshua. Additionally, Joshua has reportedly sought guidance from Peter Fury and is working with former trainer Ben Davison. The event was promoted by Sela in association with Matchroom Boxing, Queensberry, and other entities, following discussions regarding the involvement of various promoters.
Entities
Anthony Joshua · Netflix · Principality Stadium · Turki Alalshikh · Tyson Fury · WBA · World Boxing Council
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Netflix will broadcast the fight live to subscribers worldwide actuanews.fr · www.fightmag.com · www.completesports.com · realcombatmedia.com · ufight.gr · +1 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] Tyson Fury intends to pursue a knockout victory bleacherreport.com · www.boxesport.be · realcombatmedia.com · www.worldboxingnews.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tyson Fury has enrolled in the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) testing pool silverbirdtv.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anthony Joshua claimed there was a dispute regarding whose name appears first on the contract www.sportbible.com · realcombatmedia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Anthony Joshua is receiving guidance from Peter Fury www.independent.co.uk · www.boxing247.com
- [● 16 SOURCES] The fight will be held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales silverbirdtv.com · fightpost.co.uk · actuanews.fr · www.fightmag.com · www.sportsmole.co.uk · +11 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The fight serves as a WBC final eliminator for the heavyweight world title wbcboxing.com · boxingnewsonline.net · newscentraltv.com · ufight.gr · fightpost.co.uk · +1 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on December 11, 2026 silverbirdtv.com · fightpost.co.uk · actuanews.fr · www.fightmag.com · www.sportsmole.co.uk · +10 more