An official press release has locked in the long-awaited heavyweight collision between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. The two former unified champions are finally set to settle their rivalry inside the ring on Friday, December 11, 2026.
Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in Wales will host the blockbuster bout, bringing a definitive close to years of protracted negotiations and intense speculation surrounding the ultimate all-British matchup.
Global audiences can stream the event live on Netflix at no extra charge to standard subscribers. While an exact starting bell has yet to be finalized, stadium officials indicated that the headline clash will get underway in the early hours of the morning following a full evening of preliminary bouts.
Though they have dominated the heavyweight division for over a decade, Fury and Joshua have never previously squared off in a professional bout.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua match statistics
“The Gypsy King” brings a professional resume of 36 wins, two losses, and one draw – featuring 25 knockouts – while Joshua carries a 30-4 record with 27 inside-the-distance finishes.
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority and head of the Saudi Boxing Federation, formally broke the news.Promotional duties for the card will see The Ring team up alongside Dana White.
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The announcement additionally resolves weeks of back-and-forth concerning the host destination, with the iconic Welsh venue ultimately winning the rights to stage the historic first encounter between the two English heavyweights.
The official promotional tour kicks off in London on September 30, where both fighters will face the media at a joint press conference. Supporting fights making up the undercard will be revealed at a later date.
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