Tyson Fury ends negotiations for potential bout with Anthony Joshua
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Tyson Fury has publicly declared that he is moving on from ongoing fight negotiations with Anthony Joshua. Fury stated he will no longer wait for his British rival to agree to a deal, citing frustration with the stall in discussions. Disagreements regarding the event venue reportedly contributed to the impasse, with Anthony Joshua's team favoring a site in England while Tyson Fury’s team preferred a location in the United States. Following these failed attempts, Tyson Fury announced he is shifting his focus to other potential world champion opponents. He indicated that he intends to remain active in the sport and is looking for fighters prepared to finalize terms for a match.
- •Tyson Fury confirmed he is ending talks for a fight with Anthony Joshua
- •Negotiations stalled over disagreements regarding the proposed venue for the bout
- •Tyson Fury is now seeking alternative opponents to continue his career
- •Tyson Fury claimed he has grown tired of waiting for the deal to finalize
- 2:47 PMYahoo Sports — Tyson Fury confirms fight with Anthony Joshua is NOT happening
"Tyson Fury is fed up with chasing Anthony Joshua and is turning his attention to other potential opponents.
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