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UK Sets Fury-Joshua Wembley Clash, Payday Over £80 M

4/30/2026

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Fury vs Joshua

The United Kingdom is arranging a heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury (boxer) and Anthony Joshua (boxer) no earlier than October 2026 at Wembley Stadium.
Fury’s payday will top the reported £80 million he earned in his 2024 bout with Oleksandr Usyk (boxer).
If Joshua does not beat Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July 2026, the bout could be cancelled.
Both promoters say the loser of the one-fight deal may retire.

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Joshua Rebuilds

Anthony Joshua survived a December car crash in Nigeria that killed two close friends and was cleared to train in early 2026.
He is rebuilding conditioning in Ukraine with Oleksandr Usyk, who called Joshua a “machine” and the future undisputed heavyweight champion.
Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh tried to usher Joshua into the ring during Fury’s comeback event while Joshua stayed seated, underscoring promoter pressure.

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Fury vs Joshua

The United Kingdom is arranging a heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury (boxer) and Anthony Joshua (boxer) no earlier than October 2026 at Wembley Stadium.
Fury’s payday will top the reported £80 million he earned in his 2024 bout with Oleksandr Usyk (boxer).
If Joshua does not beat Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on 25 July 2026, the bout could be cancelled.
Both promoters say the loser of the one-fight deal may retire.

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