Fury and Joshua secure warm-up wins ahead of potential fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 12:08 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua took significant steps towards a much-anticipated heavyweight bout after winning their respective warm-up fights on July 27, 2026. Fury defeated Mariusz Wach in seven rounds in Thailand, while Joshua overcame an early knockdown to stop Kristian Prenga in the second round in Saudi Arabia. Contracts for the fight have been signed, with a proposed purse of $100 million each for the fighters. While both have expressed a desire for the match to occur in the UK, potential venues, including Madison Square Garden in New York, are under consideration as the promotion seeks to maximize viewership.
- •Fury stopped Mariusz Wach in Thailand in seven rounds.
- •Joshua rallied to defeat Kristian Prenga after being knocked down twice.
- •Contracts are signed, and purses may reach $100 million each.
- •Wembley Stadium is a preferred venue, with New York also in the mix.
- •Eddie Hearn confirmed the fight is set to happen next.
- 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — Fury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
- 11:49 AMBBC Sport — Fury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
"The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Britons Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moves a step closer after they won their respective warm-up fights.
"The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Britons Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moves a step closer after they won their respective warm-up fights.
"Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited heavyweight showdown looks increasingly likely to be in America rather than the UK.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 12:08 PMFury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Britons Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moves a step closer after they won their respective warm-up fights.
- BBC SportJul 27, 2026, 11:49 AMFury v Joshua closer but hurdles still to clear
The long-awaited heavyweight fight between Britons Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua moves a step closer after they won their respective warm-up fights.
- Sky Sports—Fury vs AJ moves step closer to being in USA over UK
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited heavyweight showdown looks increasingly likely to be in America rather than the UK.
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