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Fury expresses doubts about Joshua fight after signing contracts

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 2:04 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Fury expresses doubts about Joshua fight after signing contracts

Summary

Tyson Fury has cast doubt on his potential match against Anthony Joshua, stating he might fight someone else at the end of 2026 if their planned bout does not happen. Both heavyweights are scheduled to compete this week, with Fury facing Mariusz Wach in Thailand and Joshua taking on Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia. Fury's comments come after both sides signed contracts, indicating a possible fight in November. However, he expressed indifference towards Joshua, referring to him derogatorily. Joshua responded, emphasizing his commitment to beating Prenga and fulfilling his end of the agreement for a future bout.

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Key Details

•Fury is set to face Wach on July 28 in Thailand.
•Joshua competes against Prenga on July 29 in Saudi Arabia.
•Fury questioned the fight's viability despite signed contracts.
•Joshua insists he will fulfill his obligations after his upcoming match.
•Tensions between Fury and Joshua escalate ahead of their potential showdown.

What they're saying

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Tyson Fury says he is prepared to "fight somebody else" at the end of 2026 if his long-awaited showdown with Anthony Joshua does not go ahead.
— Sky Sports

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