The belt is on the line! The title Fury and Joshua will fight for has been revealed
The long-awaited mega-fight between two legends of British boxing will be more than just a battle for legacy — it will also be a full-fledged championship showdown.
Details: According to the authoritative Ring Magazine, citing insider Mike Coppinger, the bout between former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will be contested for the WBA Super heavyweight world title. For both fighters, it will be an excellent opportunity to reclaim their status as world champions.
As a reminder, the blockbuster boxing event is officially scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026, and will take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with streaming service Netflix organizing the live broadcast for viewers around the world. The Ring heavyweight belt is currently held by Oleksandr Usyk, while the WBA regular title belongs to Murat Gassiev. Fury and Joshua's official joint press conference will be held in London on September 30.
It is worth noting that 38-year-old Tyson Fury has 36 wins (25 by knockout), 2 losses and 1 draw on his record; in his previous bout in April 2026, the Briton defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision. Thirty-six-year-old Anthony Joshua has 30 wins (27 by knockout) and 4 losses, while in his last fight in December 2025, he knocked out Jake Paul.
Reminder: Official! Fury vs Joshua fight date finally revealed
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