Tyson Fury seeks new opponent for November fight
BBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Tyson Fury has stated he is looking for a new opponent for his scheduled November bout. The development casts doubt on the proposed all-British heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua, which has faced ongoing speculation regarding its viability. Both fighters have signed separate contracts with the Saudi Arabian promoter Sela, which is fronting the bill for the event. The contract terms stipulate specific conditions for the fight to proceed. It remains unclear if the fight with Anthony Joshua will take place as originally planned. Tyson Fury has also mentioned the possibility of calling out Usyk as a potential alternative for his upcoming appearance in the ring.
- •Tyson Fury is seeking a new opponent for November.
- •The prospective fight with Anthony Joshua faces potential collapse.
- •Both fighters signed separate contracts with promoter Sela.
- •Tyson Fury identified Usyk as a potential alternative opponent.
- 6:54 AMBBC News — Fury says he is looking for new opponent, calls out Usyk - BBC
"Tyson Fury has sparked more speculation his all-British heavyweight fight with Anthony Joshua is on the verge of collapse by suggesting he needs a new opponent for November.
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