Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to fight on December 11 in Cardiff

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to fight on December 11 in Cardiff
Summary

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet in the ring on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. Both fighters, each a former two-time world heavyweight champion, have engaged in prolonged negotiations before finally agreeing to the bout. The WBA 'Super' heavyweight title is expected to be on the line, although confirmation is still pending. The fight, announced during a press conference, is organized by Dana White in collaboration with Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh. Despite differing perspectives on the negotiations, both camps acknowledged the need for compromise to secure the event, which will be broadcast globally by Netflix.

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  • •Fury and Joshua agreed to fight after years of stalled negotiations.
  • •The bout will be held at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11.
  • •The WBA 'Super' heavyweight title is expected to be contested.
  • •Dana White and Turki Alalshikh are involved in promoting the fight.
  • •Both promoters emphasized the importance of compromise to finalize the event.
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BBC Sport takes a look at the compromises, power struggles and competing interests behind Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury.

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