Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua prepare for significant boxing showdown
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua return to the ring this weekend, facing low-risk opponents in preparation for their highly anticipated fight in November, which is expected to surpass $100 million in revenue. Fury has won one bout in nearly three years, most recently outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov in April. Joshua secured a victory against Jake Paul but faced setbacks, including multiple defeats in recent bouts. Despite concerns regarding their inactivity and previous losses, both fighters continue to build toward the long-awaited matchup.
- •Fury last won a fight in April, outpointing Makhmudov.
- •Joshua's last victory was against Jake Paul in December.
- •Both fighters have faced recent challenges and losses.
- •The November fight is expected to generate over $100 million.
- 7:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — Fury and Joshua shadow-box their way towards overdue $100m showdown
"British heavyweights return to the ring this weekend and face low-risk opponents in run-up to long-trailed bout Tyson Fury has won one fight in the past two years and nine months. Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, has enjoyed a solitary victory over the past two years and four months. Fury outpointed Arslanbek Makhmudov, the lumbering Russian heavyweight, in April while Joshua laboured through five torpid rounds before he finally cut loose and broke the jaw of Jake Paul, the former YouTuber, in December. Their three defeats during this period are more vivid in the memory. Fury lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk – in May and December 2024 – while Joshua was knocked down four times and then stopped by Daniel Dubois inside five humiliating rounds in September that year. Despite the ravages of age, framed by yet another retirement for Fury and a traumatic period of inactivity for Joshua, they remain on course to fight each other in a showdown that will generate much more than $100m in November. Continue reading...
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