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Fury‑Joshua showdown stalled; warm‑up bouts held

Overview

Fury and Joshua each completed low‑key warm‑up contests on 24‑25 July 2026, preserving the 24‑hour window that promoters hope will lock in a November heavyweight showdown.

In Pattaya, Thailand, Fury faced 46‑year‑old Polish veteran Mariusz Wach at the Max Muay Thai Stadium. The non‑title exhibition was not televised; about 1,500 spectators watched and all gate proceeds were earmarked for charity. Fury, weighing 265 lb, stopped Wach by technical knockout after the seventh round, keeping his form sharp.

The following night in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Joshua met unbeaten Albanian Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome. The bout streamed worldwide on DAZN as part of Saudi Vision 2030’s sports programme. Joshua entered as the clear favourite and secured a decisive win, reinforcing his readiness for a potential clash with Fury.

Despite the successful warm‑ups, negotiations remain deadlocked. Eddie Hearn has warned that a definitive agreement must be reached before the end of 2025 or the matchup could vanish. Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh continues to hint at a major announcement and a possible Netflix partnership for the November event, while venue, curfew and logistical issues keep the headline encounter on hold.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 51 sources
    Tyson Fury stops Mariusz Wach as warm‑up for potential showdown with Anthony Joshua

    Tyson Fury TKO'd Mariusz Wach in Thailand on 24 July 2026, then taunted Anthony Joshua ahead of Joshua’s 25 July comeback against Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, keeping the much‑talked‑about Fury‑Joshua clash

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 45 sources
    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua schedule July warm‑up bouts before anticipated mega fight

    Tyson Fury (vs Mariusz Wach) and Anthony Joshua (vs Kristian Prenga) fight in July 2026 as warm‑ups for a hoped‑for Fury‑Joshua mega clash, with Saudi chief Alalshikh teasing a major announcement and Netflix‑t̶

  3. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Andy Ruiz predicts a single punch could decide Fury‑Joshua heavyweight showdown

    Former champion Andy Ruiz Jr. says a single punch could decide the upcoming Tyson Fury‑Anthony Joshua heavyweight bout, noting their July warm‑up fights in Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

  4. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ilia Topuria's UFC loss sparks reflection from heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua

    Ilia Topuria lost to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250, displaying resilience despite orbital injury; Anthony Joshua said the fight made him rethink his own training before a Saudi Arabia bout.

  5. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Anthony Joshua to fight Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25

    Anthony Joshua will fight unbeaten Albanian Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in a bout seen as a stepping stone toward a potential Tyson Fury clash.

  6. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight predictions spark debate among former champions

    Former champions Carl Froch and Tony Bellew disagree on the outcome of the planned Tyson Fury‑Anthony Joshua heavyweight clash, with Froch now backing Joshua and Bellew predicting a knockout, as both fighters准备

  7. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Anthony Joshua says Topuria’s defeat shows fight game is no joke

    Anthony Joshua says watching Ilia Topuria lose to Justin Gaethje made him withdraw from contacts and stress that combat sports are serious, ahead of his July 25 fight in Saudi Arabia.

  8. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Tyson Fury‑Anthony Joshua Wembley fight delayed by curfew dispute

    A curfew waiver is needed for a late‑night Fury‑Joshua fight at Wembley, aiming to capture U.S. prime‑time TV; alternatives include the U.S. or Saudi Arabia.

  9. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's Planned Heavyweight Showdown Gains Momentum

    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set for July warm‑up fights—Fury vs Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24 and Joshua vs Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25—as promoters and Saudi officials work toward a

  10. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua heavyweight clash depends on UK start‑time approval

    Fury‑Joshua heavyweight bout at Wembley hinges on London permitting a late‑night start to suit U.S. TV audiences, with both fighters having July tune‑ups.

  11. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Anthony Joshua slated to fight Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia on July 25

    An unconfirmed heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga is expected on July 25 in Saudi Arabia, with Joshua saying he wants to hurt Prenga and use the fight as a stepping‑stone toward a Tyson

  12. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury to face Mariusz Wach in Thailand charity bout ahead of Joshua fight

    Tyson Fury will fight Mariusz Wach in a 12‑round charity bout in Pattaya, Thailand on July 24, with proceeds for local children, as preparation for a planned bout with Anthony Joshua.

  13. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 18 sources
    Tyson Fury to face Mariusz Wach in Thailand as Joshua warm‑up

    Tyson Fury will fight Polish veteran Mariusz Wach on 24 July in Pattaya, Thailand, as a charity‑benefit warm‑up before his anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua, with the bout streamed on Netflix.

  14. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight plans remain uncertain

    Promoter Frank Warren says no date is set for a Fury‑Joshua bout; both fighters are preparing for upcoming matches as Chris Eubank Jr. predicts Joshua may have the edge.

  15. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury's prospective bout and warm‑up fight rumors intensify

    AJ Hysa awaits a contract to fight Tyson Fury, while promoter Frank Warren denies August 1 warm‑up fight rumors; Fury’s next major bout remains a clash with Anthony Joshua later in the year.

  16. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 9 sources
    Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua venue dispute intensifies

    Eddie Hearn says the Fury‑Joshua contract ties the heavyweight bout to the UK; a US move would need new terms. Saudi backer Turki Al‑Alshikh is financing, while Dana White’s promoter claims are denied. British‑

  17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury Dismisses Usyk's Reason and Mocks Joshua's Opponent

    Tyson Fury slammed Oleksandr Usyk’s excuse for not fighting Moses Itauma and mocked Anthony Joshua’s opponent Kristian Prenga, calling him a “doorman”, amid ongoing negotiations for a Fury‑Joshua bout.

  18. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Anthony Joshua‑Fury bout contract requires UK venue

    Contracts for the Joshua‑Fury heavyweight fight mandate a UK venue and exclude Zuffa Boxing; promoters say the final location is still undecided, though a UK site is preferred.

  19. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Fury-Joshua fight contract forces UK venue, bars Zuffa involvement

    Fury-Joshua bout contracts require a UK venue and prohibit Zuffa promotion, despite Saudi financier’s influence.

  20. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Eddie Hearn says Zuffa Boxing barred from Joshua‑Fury super‑fight

    Eddie Hearn says contracts make him and Frank Warren the sole promoters of the Joshua‑Fury fight, barring Zuffa Boxing and requiring a UK venue.

  21. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight contract locks venue to UK, bans Zuffa Boxing

    Contracts for the Fury‑Joshua heavyweight bout mandate a UK venue and bar Zuffa Boxing, amid speculation that Dana White’s involvement could complicate the fight.

  22. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury‑Anthony Joshua Fight Contract Mandates UK Venue

    A contract for the Fury‑Joshua heavyweight fight mandates a UK venue, likely Wembley in November, despite rumors of a U.S. location.

  23. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua slated for UK heavyweight showdown

    Eddie Hearn confirmed the Fury‑Joshua heavyweight fight must be in the UK, with a November date, while Joshua prepares with a July bout and fires back at Fury’s comments.

  24. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Ex‑champion Hasim Rahman says Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are past their prime

    Former champion Hasim Rahman, prepping a July 14 comeback, says Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are past their prime and likely done.

  25. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Speculation rises on a possible Fury‑Joshua heavyweight clash as both gear up for warm‑up bouts

    Former champion Hasim Rahman doubts Fury’s durability, while Anthony Yarde backs Joshua’s knockout power ahead of their warm‑up fights before a potential British heavyweight showdown.

  26. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua contract mandates UK venue for 2026 bout

    A contract for the 2026 Tyson Fury‑Anthony Joshua fight requires a UK venue; moving it to the US would need amendment, while warm‑up fights are slated for July‑August.

  27. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Joshua vs. Fury fight eyed for SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles

    Saudi financier Turki Al‑al‑Sheikh is pushing a potential Anthony Joshua‑Tyson Fury heavyweight clash to Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, with both fighters needing to win upcoming July‑August bouts first.

  28. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Frank Bruno says Tyson Fury's age could affect Anthony Joshua showdown

    Frank Bruno warns Tyson Fury's age may disadvantage him against Anthony Joshua in their planned November heavyweight bout, noting upcoming warm‑up fights for both fighters.

  29. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Anthony Joshua pushes for heavyweight fight with Moses Itauma and seeks quick win over Kristian Prenga

    Anthony Joshua urged Tyson Fury to fight Moses Itauma in August and called for a swift knockout of Kristian Prenga on July 25 to build momentum for a potential Joshua‑Fury showdown.

  30. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Anthony Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga heavyweight bout set for July 25 in Saudi Arabia

    Anthony Joshua will face Albanian challenger Kristian Prenga in a heavyweight bout on July 25 in Saudi Arabia, with both fighters trading confident statements ahead of the fight.

  31. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Anthony Joshua Returns to Boxing After Fatal Nigeria Crash, Prepares for July Fight

    Anthony Joshua survived a fatal Nigeria crash, vows to support the victims' families, and prepares for a July 25 fight in Saudi Arabia before a future showdown with Tyson Fury.

  32. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Fury-Joshua heavyweight showdown likely to be held in UK or US

    Fury‑Joshua heavyweight fight is being planned for November, with UK and US venues discussed; decision rests with Saudi chief Turki Al‑Alshikh. Interim bouts: Joshua vs Prenga in Riyadh, Fury warm‑up in Dublin.

  33. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury to fight in Dublin on Aug. 1 as he gears up for a showdown with Anthony Joshua

    Tyson Fury will fight in Dublin on 1 August, a warm‑up ahead of a planned November showdown with Anthony Joshua, who returns on 25 July in Riyadh.

  34. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua set for November heavyweight clash

    Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua in November after warm‑up bouts; Fury beat Makhmudov, Joshua faces Kristian Prenga, and Canelo predicts a Joshua win.

  35. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Tyson Fury Dismisses Dubois and Wardley as Below His Level

    Tyson Fury says Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are far below his level as he eyes an August tune‑up and a future fight with Anthony Joshua.

  36. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Tyson Fury Announces August 1 Warm‑up Fight in Dublin Ahead of Joshua Clash

    Tyson Fury hinted on Instagram that he will fight in Dublin on August 1 as a warm‑up before his later‑year clash with Anthony Joshua, with the bout set for Frank Warren’s 3Arena event.

  37. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury set for November heavyweight showdown

    Joshua and Fury plan a November heavyweight bout, with knockout forecasts and pre‑fight warnings.

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