Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua set for heavyweight bout December 11
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are scheduled to face each other on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The fight marks a shift in discussions from uncertainty about whether the bout will take place to anticipation of the event. Both fighters, former world champions, have a history of knockouts but have also faced setbacks in recent years. Current expectations are high for the match, both in terms of attendance, with 73,000 anticipated, and a global audience on Netflix.
- •Match scheduled for December 11 at 2 a.m. local time, 9 p.m. ET.
- •Fury's record stands at 36-2-1, while Joshua's is 30-4.
- •Fight could draw a sellout crowd of 73,000.
- •Streaming available on Netflix for subscribers.
- •Both boxers are former champions with knockout power.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — It should have happened years ago. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are finally ready
"Talk about the fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has shifted from if the heavyweight bout will happen to what it might look like Dec. 11.
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