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Fury vs Joshua set for Dec. 11, 2026 in Cardiff

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on December 11, 2026 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The bout will stream on Netflix and be promoted by The Ring with Dana White.
Both fighters expect to earn about £75 million each, according to Eddie Hearn.
Joshua’s contract required a UK venue, leading Cardiff to win after Wembley’s curfew issues.
Neither boxer holds a world title, so the winner will claim Britain’s top heavyweight bragging rights.

History

Historical Context

The Oct 1 1975 Thrilla in Manila, where Muhammad Ali stopped Joe Frazier after 14 rounds, was seen by an estimated one billion viewers and pioneered satellite-cable broadcasting. Marking its 50th anniversary, a 2025-2026 Manila card promoted by Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions and featuring Ali’s grandson Nico Ali Walsh repeats the venue’s historic global appeal.

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Story summary

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight on December 11, 2026 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The bout will stream on Netflix and be promoted by The Ring with Dana White.
Both fighters expect to earn about £75 million each, according to Eddie Hearn.
Joshua’s contract required a UK venue, leading Cardiff to win after Wembley’s curfew issues.
Neither boxer holds a world title, so the winner will claim Britain’s top heavyweight bragging rights.

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