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Dana White insists Fury-Joshua fight will happen despite contract issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 9:09 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Dana White insists Fury-Joshua fight will happen despite contract issues
Summary

Dana White has expressed confidence that the long-anticipated boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will take place in November, assuming both fighters successfully navigate their scheduled summer warm-up bouts. The clash, which has been in the works for over a decade, faces hurdles from existing contractual agreements that prevent White from promoting the event. In a recent press conference, White responded to criticism from boxing promoters and revealed he has information about the fight's venue. The ongoing disputes between White and promoter Eddie Hearn add tension to the situation as both sides prepare for the upcoming bouts.

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  • •White aims to promote the Joshua-Fury fight despite legal obstacles.
  • •The fight is set for November if both boxers win their summer bouts.
  • •Contractual terms reportedly bar White from being involved in the promotion.
  • •Public tensions exist between White and promoter Eddie Hearn.
  • •The matchup has been anticipated for over a decade.
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  • 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — Defiant Dana White promises Fury vs Joshua showdown despite legal roadblock
What they're saying
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Dana White appears to be pushing back against the clear contractual terms surrounding boxing’s biggest fight. Assuming both make it through their summer warm-up bouts unscathed, Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to meet in November finally.

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