Anthony Joshua Vs Tyson Fury: Fight could happen in 2026 as part of Riyadh Season

The long-awaited bout between British boxing icons Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could happen next year. The clash, between two of the UK’s most successful fighters, is being lined up as part of the Riyadh Season in 2026, according to reports.

The Press Association said while nothing has yet been finalised, there is growing confidence a fight will take place, with both camps working towards making it happen in 2026. Reports also suggest Fury and Joshua will take to the ring in separate fights in the early part of 2026 as part of Riyadh Season.

The two former world heavyweight champions have never fought, despite being close to a 2021 match-up - what would have been a fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown.

Fury is currently retired after successive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, while Joshua is looking to get back on track following his fifth-round knockout by former IBF champion Daniel Dubois in September last year.

First, Joshua is set to take on Jake Paul next week in an eight-round fight in Miami, though there has been speculation that fight could be called off.

A two-time world champion, 36-year-old Joshua - like Fury - also suffered back-to-back defeats to Ukrainian Usyk, widely regarded among the finest pound-for-pound fighters in the world, in 2021 and 2022.

Fury, 37, lost his bouts against the Ukrainian star in 2024, by split decision and by unanimous decision respectively.

However, a match between the two has been eagerly-awaited by the British public, with the pair ranking among the greatest heavyweights the country has produced - and would be a big draw for UK fight fans.