Joshua Wants A Tune-Up, Fury Will Have To Wait | boxingnews.com
Anthony Joshua plots his path back to boxing, but a Tyson Fury fight will have to wait. According to Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn, the fight is now being steered tow
boxingnews.comHere’s the latest available on Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight plans, based on recent reporting.
- As of April 2026, multiple outlets indicate that a Fury–Joshua bout is being targeted for late 2026, with Joshua possibly pursuing a tune-up fight first. This aligns with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom’s statements that Joshua’s 2026 schedule could include a July tune-up and a view toward a November 2026 date for a Fury showdown.[2][3][4]
- Some sources suggest Fury’s team remains open to the idea, but negotiations have historically faced frequent delays and deadline-driven bargaining, making a firm, finalized deal contingent on both camps’ timely contract signing and broadcaster/venue confirmations.[5]
- Other reporting around the same period emphasizes Joshua’s path back to big fights could involve a couple of steps (a tune-up in mid-2026, then a higher-profile title bid or spectacle bout later in the year) before meeting Fury, which means fans may see Fury vs. Joshua materialize only if Joshua’s project schedule aligns with Fury’s plans.[3][2]
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- If you’re tracking this for betting or planning, a practical expectation window is late 2026 with a possible July tune-up for Joshua to sharpen form, followed by a Fury clash as the headline act if all contracts and broadcasters line up.[2][3]
Would you like me to narrow this to a single source with the strongest current stance, or summarize potential dates and likely venues as a quick reference table? I can also monitor for updates and add new developments as they emerge.[3][5][2]