Joshua and Fury’s fight deal still unsigned amid public tension
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have yet to finalize their long-awaited fight, despite weeks of public confrontations and claims that a deal is near. Team Fury says they have already signed the contract, but Joshua has not. The situation has played out similarly over the past decade, with both fighters never actually meeting in the ring. Recent events and statements from both camps highlight ongoing uncertainty about whether the bout will happen.
Match highlights
- Tyson Fury claims his team has signed the contract, but Anthony Joshua has not yet agreed.
- After Fury’s April 11 win over Arslanbek Makhmudov, he publicly challenged Joshua ringside, but Joshua did not respond.
- Fury expressed frustration, saying if Joshua is not his next opponent, he will leave boxing.
- Joshua fought only once in the past 18 months, with his last bout being a sixth-round stoppage of Jake Paul in December.
- A potential tune-up fight for Joshua against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25 is being considered, while Croke Park in Dublin is a possible venue for the eventual showdown.
