The boxing world is ready for dominos to fall within the heavyweight division. Oleksandr Usyk is one month away from combating for the undisputed titles in opposition to Daniel Dubois, in a rematch from 2023. In the meantime, the trade awaits Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury‘s subsequent transfer.
Fury is technically retired, however it has appeared like a positive factor that he’ll combat Joshua sooner or later. Nothing has come to fruition but, and Joshua wants to maneuver ahead with a tune-up with the intention to keep energetic. Now, we all know when that can occur, as promoter Eddie Hearn has advised everybody that Joshua will combat on the finish of this yr. His potential opponent: Deontay Wilder.
Tyson Fury retires ending hopes of Anthony Joshua showdown
Tyson Fury may combat Anthony Joshua twice in 2026
Whereas revealing Joshua’s return date, Hearn additionally let free that Fury will not be his opponent this yr. Regardless of that, 2026 could possibly be an enormous yr for each fighters.
Hearn was requested if Wilder could possibly be an choice for Joshua for his subsequent combat. Hearn likes the concept and thinks it may well occur.
I do not see why not… We need to combat Fury. And the plan is for us to combat in October, November, or December, after which combat Tyson twice. Or definitely as soon as. And I am unable to see that combat not occurring. So long as AJ comes via on the finish of the yr.
It sounds prefer it all hinges on Joshua’s efficiency on the finish of this yr. A very good efficiency, in opposition to Wilder or another person, ought to set off the Fury bout – probably two of them. But when Joshua fails to carry out, we could also be wanting on the finish of each Joshua and Fury’s careers.
