The Riyadh Ring: Fury and Joshua Teeter on a Historic Heavyweight Showdown
13 December 2025
Riyadh Ring: Fury and Joshua Teeter on a Historic Heavyweight Showdown
Boxing fans around the world may finally witness Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua next year, according to a report by The Ring magazine.
The two heavyweight former champions, among the most recognizable names in British boxing history, have been talked about for years but the fight has never materialized despite repeated efforts.
The report also indicates that Fury and Joshua will each headline separate bouts in 2026 as part of the Riyadh season lineup.
Joshua, meanwhile, is reportedly preparing to fight former YouTube star and current boxer Jake Paul later this month, marking his first appearance since a heavy loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
Fury's future remains unclear, with the lineal champion having retired after back-to-back losses to unified champ Oleksandr Usyk. Yet Fury, famous for flirting with retirement and then returning, could still be drawn back for a clash with Joshua.
In 2021, the duo nearly stood on the brink of a historic world title unification bout, only for a rematch clause to be activated by Deontay Wilder after Fury defeated him by stoppage in the seventh round, forcing Joshua to defend his title against Usyk instead.
Usyk would then beat Joshua again in a rematch and later dethrone Fury in 2024 to become the unified heavyweight champion. The pool of possible matchups continues to evolve as Usyk maintains his supremacy.
Summary: The long awaited Fury Joshua clash could finally occur, with Riyadh hosting a multi bout season in 2026 that could redefine heavyweight boxing. Regardless, fans will be watching closely as the sport's top two stars navigate retirement talk, rivalries, and a calendar packed with big fights.
Punchline: If Fury loses, he might claim it was a conspiracy by the hydration sponsor.
Punchline 2: If Joshua wins, the post fight headlines will weigh more than the belt—and about as entertaining as a press conference in two languages.
