Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is finally happening. The long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster is confirmed for December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
After years of speculation and negotiations, Fury and Joshua will meet in the professional ring for the first time.
Netflix will stream the fight live around the world. Organisers are expected to announce the full undercard and further event details soon.
Anthony Joshua breaks his silence on Fury fight
Joshua appeared to hint that an announcement was close before the fight was confirmed.
The former two-time heavyweight world champion posted a cryptic message on social media. He also shared a photograph of himself standing in front of a Union Jack.
Joshua wrote: “The quietest ones often pull the strings.”
He continued: “Those who appear least involved may hold the greatest control. Let them shout first, the wisest wait until the final move.”
The message added intrigue to the build-up. At the time, negotiations over the venue had entered their final stages.
Joshua had made it clear that he wanted the fight in the UK. Meanwhile, Fury’s camp had been more open to taking the bout overseas.
Fury vs Joshua venue finally confirmed
Cardiff’s Principality Stadium will host the fight. The announcement ends months of uncertainty over the venue.
Madison Square Garden in New York had previously emerged as a possible alternative. However, the blockbuster will now return to the UK.
Turki Alalshikh confirmed the news on social media. He also revealed that the fight would take place in front of British boxing fans.
“For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight. Back in April, I said that any announcement would come from me,” Alalshikh wrote.
“I can now confirm that Fury Vs Joshua will be coming to the UK, as I promised British boxing fans. The time for talking is over.”
When is Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua?
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will take place on December 11. Principality Stadium in Cardiff will host the long-awaited heavyweight clash.
This will be the first professional meeting between the two British stars. Both fighters have spent years competing at the highest level of the heavyweight division.
Fury and Joshua have each held world heavyweight titles twice. Their meeting is therefore one of the most anticipated all-British fights of the modern era.
Netflix will stream the event globally. Fans can also expect a full undercard around the headline fight.
Fury and Joshua records
Fury enters the contest with a 36-2-1 record. The former heavyweight champion returned from retirement earlier this year.
He then defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov on points. Fury followed that victory by stopping Mariusz Wach in July.
Joshua brings a 30-4 record into the contest. His most recent outing ended with a second-round stoppage of Kristian Prenga.
However, Joshua was dropped twice during the opening round of that fight. The result still moved him closer to the biggest fight of his career.
Both former champions now have the same destination. They will meet in Cardiff on December 11.
What’s next for Fury vs Joshua?
With the venue and date now confirmed, attention will turn towards the rest of the fight card and the build-up to December 11.
For years, Fury and Joshua have been linked with a blockbuster meeting that repeatedly failed to materialise.
Now, there is finally a date, a venue and a fight.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is officially on.
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