Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua FAQ: The biggest que...
Key takeaways
- Questions remain over if, when and where two of the world's best-paid athletes will finally share a ring after a frustrating series of failed attempts to make the fight happen.
- And is a rivalry that started over a sparring session in a London gym more than a decade ago finally set to play out thousands of miles from their homes and fanbases in the Nevada desert?
- Here are some of the key topics of the never-ending story of whether we will ever get Fury vs.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Tyson Fury, left, calls out Anthony Joshua, right, after Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London in April. Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Nick Parkinson Jun 22, 2026, 10:41 AM ETClose Reports on boxing for ESPN.com and has been covering British boxing for over 25 years.Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions. The long-awaited, much-hyped megafight between former heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is inching closer to being announced ... or is it?
Questions remain over if, when and where two of the world's best-paid athletes will finally share a ring after a frustrating series of failed attempts to make the fight happen. Then there is the battle out of the ring between promoters fighting for control, riches and influence. Could that power struggle KO hopes of the fight happening?
And is a rivalry that started over a sparring session in a London gym more than a decade ago finally set to play out thousands of miles from their homes and fanbases in the Nevada desert?