US EditionTyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Bombshell with Fight Finally Lined up as Plans 'Leaked'
Both former heavyweight champions must win early 2026 fights to secure a potential bout during Riyadh Season, with Saudi organizers offering significant financial incentives.
- On Dec 13, 2025, the Press Association reported Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are being lined up for a long-anticipated fight at Riyadh Season, Saudi Arabia , with plans including separate early-year bouts but nothing finalised.
- Eddie Hearn, Anthony Joshua's promoter, said Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority, pursued Fury, recalling their near-miss 2021 undisputed heavyweight title clash.
- Cryptic posts and promoter images show Queensbury shared Fury wearing a crown, Fury's social media posts said `king must return to his throne`, and promoter quotes suggested talks with Turki Alalshikh are underway.
- Both fighters must come through their respective bouts early next year to keep the 2026 plan in motion, with Joshua scheduled to fight Jake Paul next week after his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last year.
- A forgotten heavyweight belt could affect Oleksandr Usyk's position as Fury had claimed even a $1.3 b pay-day wouldn't lure him back to boxing.
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