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Fury vs. Joshua Set for Dec. 11 in Cardiff
Confirmed
In Short: Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will face off in Cardiff, Wales, on December 11.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will step into the ring for their highly anticipated heavyweight fight on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, The Athletic reported Sunday.
Joshua, 36, had insisted the bout must be held in the United Kingdom, and promoter Eddie Hearn said the UK public's support was crucial in securing the fight.
Fury, 38, agreed to fight in the UK, ending months of negotiations over the location.
The fighters will meet at a news conference in London on September 30 to begin the build-up to the fight.
Both Fury and Joshua have seen their best days, but the fight remains a massive event with global appeal.
Welsh Rugby Union and Cardiff Council officials welcomed the fight, saying it would bring a significant economic boost to the city.
The fight is set to draw significant attention, with both fighters having built storied legacies over the years.
The build-up to the fight will begin with a press conference on September 30, where both fighters will face the media.
What this adds
The fight's location was a contentious issue, with both fighters and promoters insisting on a UK venue.
The fight's economic impact on Cardiff is expected to be substantial, though some operational details still need to be finalized.
What's confirmed
- Sep 20 (Field Level Media) - Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will step into the ring for their highly anticipated heavyweight fight in December in Cardiff, Wales, The Athletic reported Sunday.
- "For more than a decade, boxing fans have been clamouring for the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Together, they bring 66 wins, 52 knockouts and multiple heavyweight world titles into the ring," White said.
What's still developing
- Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn had indicated they were willing to compromise on the location, but opted not to drop the clause in their contract calling for the fight to take place in the UK.
- Joshua had been pushing for the fight to take place in the UK and has got his wish.
- In 2021, contracts were signed for an undisputed heavyweight contest, only for Deontay Wilder's successful arbitration case to force Fury into a third fight with the American.
- "I am inspiring a generation," Joshua, 36, posted on Instagram.
- London's Wembley Stadium and New York's Madison Square Garden were the frontrunners to stage the fight, but both presented issues before Cardiff recently emerged as an alternative.
- A press release from Ring Magazine was issued early this morning announcing the opening press conference set for September 30 to formally announce the fight, which has been officially scheduled for December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
- After endless debates, negotiations, renegotiations, a longstanding fight between former British heavyweights champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has finally been resolved.
- FILE - Anthony Joshua reacts after defeating Jake Paul in their heavyweight boxing match, Friday, Dec.
- FILE - Tyson Fury of England celebrates after winning against Mariusz Wach of Poland during a heavyweight charity bout at Max Muay Thai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, Friday, July 24, 2026.
- Fury was calling for the fight with Joshua since prior to his return from a doping ban resulting from a 2015 test sample.
- While his 2017 callout led nowhere, as did nearly a decade of insults and callouts from both men, both Fury and Joshua continued to build on their world championship accomplishments to create storied legacies that have cemented both as future first-ballot Hall of Fame inductees.
- #FuryJoshua pic.twitter.com/dzd1ksQ6zF Fury had two runs as a world champion and has only suffered two defeats in his professional career, both coming in 2024 at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.