Tyson Fury makes Anthony Joshua request after watching Francis Ngannou get brutally knocked out
Anthony Joshua pulled off arguably the most brutal knockout victory of his boxing career.
www.gbnews.comHere’s what’s been reported recently about Joshua vs Fury plans.
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Fury has signaled that an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua is his priority upon his comeback, describing it as the biggest fight in boxing and saying he’d pursue it after dealing with his next bout. This was reported in March 2026 as part of Fury’s comeback narrative. [source: Punch Newspapers, "Fury confirms Joshua fight plans after comeback" (March 19–21, 2026)][1][2]
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Promoter Eddie Hearn has indicated there is no signed deal yet and that significant terms would be required to move straight to Fury, with Joshua aiming for a July return and options including a planned tune-up before any Fury clash. This framing suggests the bout remains possible but not imminent, depending on offers and scheduling. [source: Boxing News 24/7 and related reporting][3]
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Other outlets in spring 2026 continued to discuss a path to Fury vs Joshua, including talk of a late-2026 window and the potential need for Joshua to take a tune-up before a high-profile British showdown, though no official confirmation has been announced. [source: Yardbarker, Ring Magazine, CNA, and others][7][8][10]
Illustration of the current status:
- Status: No formal signed contract as of May 2026.
- Next steps expected: June–July 2026 discussions and potential July tune-up for Joshua; Fury would likely pause world-title plans to pursue the all-British clash if terms are agreed.
- Key uncertainties: What venue, who promotes the event, and how the financials align with both fighters’ expectations.[8][10][3]
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