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After years of false starts, broken negotiations and endless expectations, the successful showdown between Antonio Joshua and Tyson Fury It’s finally happening.
Promoter Eddie Hearn emphatically confirmed the long-awaited deal, calling the fight. “signed, sealed and delivered.”
But before fans can witness the “Battle of Britain,” Joshua must first clear a decisive hurdle: a return fight against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.
“The landlord will collect his rent” – Anthony Joshua
For Joshua, the announcement marks the next step in a deeply personal and professional journey after months away from the ring.
“It’s no secret that I’ve taken some time to ground myself and rebuild and be ready to get back in the ring and today is the next step in that journey.” Joshua said.
“I’m looking forward to competing and picking up where I left off.”
“Like I said, the landlord will collect rent. That’s for sure.”
The 36-year-old hasn’t fought since December. The subsequent period was overshadowed by tragedy following a fatal car accident in Nigeria involving members of his team.
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The fight fans have been waiting for for a decade
The clash between Joshua and Fury is possibly the most anticipated fight in British boxing history.
For more than 10 years:
- Joshua went from Olympic gold in London 2012 to unified heavyweight champion
- Fury shocked the world by dethroning Wladimir Klitschko
- Both dominated different eras; but he never shared the ring
Even when both men held world titles, the fight fizzled out due to contract disputes, rival obligations and shocking defeats.
Now, finally, all the parties are aligned.
Fury’s challenge and Joshua’s response
After his recent victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, Fury publicly criticized his rival:
“I love you, AJ, Anthony Joshua. Let’s give the fight fans what they want. “The Battle of Britain.”
“I dare you, Anthony Joshua, to fight me, the Gypsy King, next.”
“Do you accept my challenge?”
Joshua’s response was just as passionate:
“I have been chasing you for the past 10 years, when you are ready, come see me and tell me your terms and conditions.”
“I’m the boss, you work for me. I’m the owner. You work for me.”
All about Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua
While the fight is officially agreed upon, key details are still being finalized:
- Potential window: End of 2026 (fourth quarter)
- Possible locations: UK stadiums such as Wembley or Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Transmission: It could land on platforms like Netflix
There are even extraordinary suggestions that there will be a grand entertainment spectacle that night, underlining the global scale of the event.
A legacy-defining showdown
Both fighters come into the clash with notable records:
- Tyson Fury: 35 wins, 2 losses, 1 draw
- Antonio Joshua: 29 wins, 4 losses
More importantly, they carry the weight of an era.
Megafight finally… but first, Prenga’s test
Before the mega fight becomes a reality, Joshua must first overcome Kristian Prenga from Albania; a Undefeated knockout artist with 20 knockout wins.
Prenga, however, does not make up the numbers:
“Anthony Joshua is a great fighter, but he made a terrible miscalculation by choosing me as his opponent.”
“This is the kind of fight that changes everything in my life and his.”
“I know they have big plans ahead after this fight. I know they’re overlooking me. I’m happy about that.”
“I will derail their plans and shock the world this July in Saudi Arabia.”
Why the return fight is important
Joshua’s comeback is more than a form of boxing – it’s about recovery, pace and preparation.
After:
- A devastating loss for Daniel Dubois
- A cross fight with Francis Ngannou
- Personal tragedy outside the ring
This fight serves as a reset before the biggest fight of his career. This is not just another fight, it is:
- A clash of two generations
- A resolution to a decade-long rivalry
- A defining moment for British boxing
All roads now lead to Riyadh.
If Joshua handles Prenga as expected, the sport will finally get what it has demanded for years:
Joshua vs Fury: no more delays, no more excuses.
And this time it’s real.
