Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua - 2020 OLD thread

[joshj909]

It’s to the eternal shame of every greedy grasping tw4t involved that this fight wasn’t made when it should’ve been. It would arguably have been the biggest sporting event of this century.

The fighters themselves must take some of that blame, they are after all in charge of the hangers on and yes men who squabble like fcuking schoolgirls over every little detail that goes into making a fight

It’s still a big fight but nothing like what it would’ve been.

But wasn't it primarily the Wilder rematch clause getting enforced that sank it at that point? When Fury had beaten Wilder for the WBC and AJ hadn't yet lost to Usyk.

Fury's team should have known what they were contractual tied to. It also didn't happen at any time prior to that when Fury was serving a drugs ban or facing the likes of Tom Schwarz.

[JC]

It’s to the eternal shame of every greedy grasping tw4t involved that this fight wasn’t made when it should’ve been. It would arguably have been the biggest sporting event of this century.

The fighters themselves must take some of that blame, they are after all in charge of the hangers on and yes men who squabble like fcuking schoolgirls over every little detail that goes into making a fight

It’s still a big fight but nothing like what it would’ve been.

But wasn't it primarily the Wilder rematch clause getting enforced that sank it at that point? When Fury had beaten Wilder for the WBC and AJ hadn't yet lost to Usyk.

Fury's team should have known what they were contractual tied to. It also didn't happen at any time prior to that when Fury was serving a drugs ban or facing the likes of Tom Schwarz.

When Fury was fighting Schwarz and Wallin, AJ had just lost to Ruiz and was signed for a rematch at the end of that year (Dec 2019). Then Fury fought Wilder the second time in Feb 2020.

The drug ban is different question, not about them not making a fight when they could have.

[JC]

I do agree they should have known what was legally binding as far as the Wilder rematch goes. Maybe they could have had an agreement for Joshua not to fight in that period or paid Usyk step aside money or something. So Fury Joshua could have happened after the third Wilder fight. Still would have been huge then.

[CaptainSpacerod]

It’s to the eternal shame of every greedy grasping tw4t involved that this fight wasn’t made when it should’ve been. It would arguably have been the biggest sporting event of this century.

The fighters themselves must take some of that blame, they are after all in charge of the hangers on and yes men who squabble like fcuking schoolgirls over every little detail that goes into making a fight

It’s still a big fight but nothing like what it would’ve been.

But wasn't it primarily the Wilder rematch clause getting enforced that sank it at that point? When Fury had beaten Wilder for the WBC and AJ hadn't yet lost to Usyk.

I’m only guessing here but couldn’t they have paid him step aside money ?

I defer to your superior knowledge of the ins and outs of the deal but the general point remains that there was enough food on the table for everyone to enjoy a feast if they hadn’t all been so greedy

[Ruthless-RKO]

TURKI ALALSHIKH TEASES ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. TYSON FURY WILL TAKE PLACE SEPTEMBER 2026

British fight fans have longed to see Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury, and they may finally get their wish in 2026.

Turki Alalshikh teased that next September, he will bring Britain "one of the greatest fights in history." It's believed that the fight is Joshua vs. Fury.

"I am talking now with Eddie, we have next year two big events here in London, it will be a surprise," Alalshikh said on the DAZN broadcast before Conor Benn beat Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday night.

"We will have Joshua in our country in February, then there is the big fight, one of the greatest fights in the history of boxing, it will be in London here maybe in September.

"I will not give you the answer but we will have in April [a fight] in Tottenham, big fights, then in September we will have a big surprise for the fans in England."

Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight champion, hasn't fought since losing to Daniel Dubois by fifth-round KO in September. He is set to return to action against Jake Paul in December, as first revealed by The Ring.

Former Ring heavyweight champ Fury retired following his rematch defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, and now it will be up to Alalshikh to tempt the "Gypsy King" back into the ring.

Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed plans are in motion for a big 2026 for Joshua.

Hearn said: "Listen we have all got excited about that fight for many years, I believe this is the man to make it happen, everything we do with Anthony Joshua, we do with Turki Alalshikh, we have been sitting down this week, we have a lot of plans for Anthony Joshua's future, he wants to regain the world heavyweight championship, he wants to of course to fight Tyson Fury.

"Let the man do his work, I will keep quiet because I have got a big mouth and hopefully we can see the fight that everybody in here wants to see."

[Ruthless-RKO]

MASSIVE BREAKING NEWS

Sources have advised The Ring that a highly anticipated showdown between former heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will headline a Riyadh Season mega-event in 2026.

Before that collision happens, The Ring has also learned that Fury and Joshua are slated to see action in separate fights as part of next year's Riyadh Season.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Why the tune ups??

[Ruthless-RKO]

One or both will end up losing the “tune up”

[Ruthless-RKO]

RIYADH SEASON PLANS FOR LONG-AWAITED TYSON FURY-ANTHONY JOSHUA CLASH IN 2026

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua has long been one of the biggest fights that could be made in boxing.

Now, it’s as close as it has ever been to finally happening.

The Ring has learned that a bout between the former heavyweight champions is planned to headline a Riyadh Season card in 2026. Before that can come to fruition, though, Fury and Joshua will fight in separate bouts in early 2026.

Joshua is also set to face Jake Paul on Dec. 19 in an eight-round bout on Netflix in Miami.

The 6-foot-9 Fury would be coming out of retirement again after consecutive defeats to current unified and former two-time undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua, 36, is looking to rebound from his fifth-round knockout loss to former IBF champion Daniel Dubois.

This isn’t the first time Joshua and Fury have been close to facing each other. In 2021, the British stars were on the cusp of fighting to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion. Deontay Wilder, however, exercised a rematch clause after Fury stopped him in dominant fashion in the seventh round of their rematch, leading to a third bout between them. Joshua had to face Usyk.

Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) lost a unanimous decision to Usyk, while Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) climbed off the deck twice to stop Wilder in the 11th round in a Fight of the Year contender to defend his WBC heavyweight title. Usyk went on to defeat Joshua in a rematch before beating Fury, 37, twice in 2024, with the first victory making him the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Fury vs. Joshua has been teased throughout their careers. Even if there are no titles on the line, it remains one of the biggest fights that can be made.

And if they don't step into the ring to face each other next year, it'll go down as one of boxing's biggest what-ifs in recent memory.

[CaptainSpacerod]

Won’t be the same if it’s not in the UK

[keithmoonhangover]

Won’t be the same if it’s not in the UK

Tune ups in Saudi. AJ-Fury in London.

[samwbr]

Will Fury want a tune up?

[MasterG]

Will Fury want a tune up?

Yeh cause, someone like Kristian Prenga, Eastern European and good crap record.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Everyone needs a bloody tune up.



They can’t just get it on. Other than Jake Paul, I’m pretty sure AJ has been out the ring longer.

[keithmoonhangover]

I'd like to see Fury fight Hrgovic, although it'll probably be Yoka.

[jamesmcdonnell]

No chance that every happens, it's a nothing fight for the Fury camp.

[jamesmcdonnell]

Why the tune ups??

I just have the feeling this is never going to happen.

[keithmoonhangover]

No chance that every happens, it's a nothing fight for the Fury camp.

Which one? Hrg or Yoka?

[Frostieballs]

Why the tune ups??

I just have the feeling this is never going to happen.

One of them is going to lose!!!

[keithmoonhangover]

Why the tune ups??

I just have the feeling this is never going to happen.

One of them is going to lose!!!

I wouldn't rule it out. They can both be hurt and dropped.

[joshj909]

For a very winnable fight that should go rounds with maximum promo, Joshua should be choosing Hughie or Yoka. Fury should choose the overweight and inactive Andy Ruiz for the same reasons. No doubt Fury will face an eastern European with an inflated record and Joshua picks a recycled but durable opponent.

[deadpan]

For a very winnable fight that should go rounds with maximum promo, Joshua should be choosing Hughie or Yoka. Fury should choose the overweight and inactive Andy Ruiz for the same reasons. No doubt Fury will face an eastern European with an inflated record and Joshua picks a recycled but durable opponent.

Agree wholeheartedly with AJ, though I'd consider someone more predictably limited for Fury than Ruiz.
Dave Allen?

[KiwiRider]

I'm reminded of Khan vs Brook, way too late for it to be meaningful in any way.
Both shadows of their former selves, both trying to generate fake beef by embarrassing themselves in a mega cringe build up.
Then a lack lustre fight with a dire elcheapo undercard we were expected to pay for.

[gilgamesh]

It's not too late for it to be meaningful though. Plus This is a much bigger bout than Khan vs Brook was even if Khan vs Brook had fought in their primes.

Honestly I think U.K. fighters save their biggest domestic dust-ups for when they're near the end of the line. All of the other big fights require you to be winning, and on top of your game to sell to the World at large.

The U.K. fans will want to see you fight your homegrown rival even when all other options have kinda went away. So in that regard I can see why U.K. fighters or promoters save these big domestic superfights for the end of a guys' career. It'll be there when nothing else is.

[joshj909]

For a very winnable fight that should go rounds with maximum promo, Joshua should be choosing Hughie or Yoka. Fury should choose the overweight and inactive Andy Ruiz for the same reasons. No doubt Fury will face an eastern European with an inflated record and Joshua picks a recycled but durable opponent.

Agree wholeheartedly with AJ, though I'd consider someone more predictably limited for Fury than Ruiz.
Dave Allen?

I understand where you're coming from but I think Ruiz is so far gone from where he once was and with his physical limits it makes it a hell of a lot easier for Fury with the obvious reasoning for why it is marketable. Agree that Allen or even Fisher could be high-ish profit for limited risk.