Fury–Joshua chatter heats up
Momentum is building for a Fury vs. Joshua British super‑fight — Tony Bellew publicly backed Joshua, calling him the fighter with the more destructive power, and Fury told Joshua to ‘let me get Makhmudov out of the way and we’re on,’ signaling talks could follow Fury’s April 11 return (skysports.com) (britishboxingnews.co.uk).
Tyson Fury is scheduled to return on April 11, 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London to face Arslanbek Makhmudov, who carries a 21‑2 record with 19 stoppages. (tottenhamhotspurstadium.com) The Ring is promoting the event and Netflix will stream the card globally as its first live UK boxing event, with organisers confirming a full 10‑fight fight night. (ringmagazine.com) The announced undercard is headlined by Conor Benn (24‑1) vs Regis Prograis (30‑3) in the co‑main, and the card features 11 British fighters across the ten bouts. (si.com) Fury previously announced retirement in January 2025 following a second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, and his career ledger is listed at 34‑2‑1 with 24 KOs. (espn.com) Anthony Joshua last fought on Dec. 19, 2025, stopping Jake Paul by sixth‑round knockout, and his pro record is widely reported as 29‑4. (en.wikipedia.org) Promoter Eddie Hearn says there have been no formal discussions on a Joshua return date and has denied any Fury‑Joshua deal is agreed, while Frank Warren has mapped out post‑Makhmudov plans that could see Fury chase another big fight later in 2026. (boxingscene.com)
