Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Gains New Date and Location Claim

Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua has remained one of boxing’s most talked-about matchups for years.

The two heavyweights have shared the same era but have yet to meet in the ring. Talks, delays, and shifting plans have kept the fight from happening.

Now, new comments from Kalle Sauerland have brought the matchup back into focus. Speaking in a recent interview, Sauerland suggested the fight could take place later this year. His remarks have created fresh attention, though no official confirmation has come from either fighter or their teams. The situation remains fluid, with fans still waiting for definitive details on whether the bout will finally take place.

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Kalle Sauerland Shares the Latest on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

In a recent interview with iFLTV, Sauerland spoke about the potential fight and addressed ongoing discussions about the heavyweight division. He pointed to reports that the fight could take place in Dublin later this year.

“You also look at other fights coming up. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are expected to fight later this year, possibly in Dublin around September or October,” Sauerland said.

He made it clear that this information is not confirmed.

“That’s what I’ve heard, but I’m not sure if it’s official yet… have I put my foot in it? Anyways, that’s what I’ve heard. Word on the street.”

His comments added to ongoing speculation about when and where the fight could happen.

Questions Remain Over Location and Timing

The idea of hosting the fight in Dublin has raised questions. Large UK venues such as Wembley Stadium have often been linked to the matchup due to their size and history of hosting major fights.

At the same time, recent boxing events have shown that major fights can take place outside traditional locations. Previous reports had also linked the bout to other international venues.

Despite the latest claims, no official announcement has confirmed a date or location. Both fighters are still active, and plans for their next bouts have not been fully detailed.

The Fight Still Awaits Official Confirmation

Fury and Joshua remain two of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. A fight between them would draw global attention and mark a key moment in the sport.

Sauerland also spoke about the wider picture in the division, noting that time is a factor for top fighters.

“What’s clear is that these icons can’t stay at the top forever,” he said.

As of now, the proposed fight in Dublin remains unconfirmed. No contracts or official statements have been released by the fighters or their teams.

For now, the matchup continues to be one of boxing’s most anticipated fights, with fans waiting for formal confirmation before it becomes official.

Tyson Fury Comments on Anthony Joshua: ‘I’ll Give Him Space; it’s Still Boxing’s Biggest Fight’

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua continue to dance around a fight with one another.

For Fury, it remains the “biggest” bout that boxing can book, who talked to Sky Sports at a time in which Joshua is firmly in a training camp, returning to the gym to seemingly get fighting fit, for the first time since he was a passenger in a tragic car accident that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends — Sina Ghami (a conditioning coach) and Kevin ‘Latz’ Ayodele (personal trainer). They both died in a fatal car crash in Nigeria late December, in an accident that left AJ with minor injuries.

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Joshua had just broken Jake Paul’s face in a Netflix exhibition, and had been linked with a second successive crossover fight, this one against Rico Verhoeven in February. The kickboxing icon instead boxes Oleksandr Usyk at the Pyramids of Giza.

Fury, meanwhile, returns to the ring April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov and, ahead of the stadium event on Netflix, talked-up a possible future fight against Joshua — one of the most eagerly-awaited spectacles of modern sport.

“Good to see the guy back in training camp,” Fury told Sky Sports of his rival’s return to the gym. “He’s obviously had a bit of a tough time lately and all that. So I’ll just give him space and whatever he wants to do, he can do.”

“The biggest fight in the world of boxing is me versus AJ.”

“Even today, even after all these years it’s still the biggest fight in boxing, it’s still the biggest fight,” he finished.

Fury’s comments follow a social post from Joshua himself, seemingly indicating his future remains firmly in the sport.

“Fighting through the pain is the best way to heal,” he said in a caption that accompanied a video clip of him pounding a heavy bag.

Joshua’s career-long promoter, Eddie Hearn of Matchroom, recently indicated that the fighter could likely box again in July albeit against a to-be-determined opponent.

Why Tyson Fury Would Choose Joshua Fight Over World Title

Tyson Fury is placing the Anthony Joshua fight above belts at this stage of his career, making it clear that a showdown with his long-time rival holds more appeal than adding to his title count.

Fury returns on April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov, but he is already looking beyond that fight and toward Joshua as his preferred next opponent.

While other routes remain open, including a title fight against the winner of Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois or a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, Fury’s comments point in one direction. He is chasing Joshua, not another belt.

“Of course, if it’s a fight to be made, let’s get it done. Let me get Makhmudov out of the way, and we’re on,” Fury said to Sky Sports Boxing.

The shift becomes clearer when he weighs that option against title opportunities. Fury has already held every major belt during his career, and the motivation to repeat that run appears lower than the chance to settle the Joshua rivalry.

“But being a five-time world champion. I’d take the chance to knock AJ out,” Tyson said. That comment goes against the usual priorities in boxing, where fighters typically build toward titles as the central goal. Fury is describing something different.

For Fury, the Joshua fight comes first. He also suggested that the fight still carries the biggest draw in the sport, despite years of delays and missed opportunities to make it earlier.

“The biggest fight for me in world boxing and the biggest fight in the world of boxing is me versus AJ,” Fury said. “Even today, even after all these years, it’s still the biggest fight in boxing.”

Anthony has recently returned to training after a difficult period outside the ring, and Fury acknowledged that while giving him space.

At the same time, he showed little concern about Joshua working with Oleksandr Usyk, dismissing any benefit that might bring ahead of a potential fight.

For Tyson, 37, the path is simple. Handle Makhmudov, then move straight into the fight that has defined the heavyweight division without ever being made. At this point, he sounds less interested in adding another title than in finally getting Joshua in the ring.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Rivalry Explained: Why Were the Duo Never Able to Square Up in the Ring?

While Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will both battle different opponents in Riyadh, fans are disappointed yet again. Talks about fights between the two titans have been brewing for years now.

However, the duo never met in the ring owing to various factors, including disagreements over terms, mandatory challengers, and contractual obligations with different boxing organizations.

Born out of a shared ambition for unification, their rivalry has blossomed into one of the most compelling storylines in modern sports history. They both hold important heavyweight titles and are competing to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. In addition, their rivalry is fueled by national pride, with Joshua representing England and Fury representing Northern Ireland. Let us take a detailed look at what stopped the two rivals from battling it out in the ring.

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Why did the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury fight never materialize?

In 2022, during the intense negotiations between Fury and Joshua for the much-anticipated Battle of Britain heavyweight world title fight, drama unfolded with Fury setting multiple deadlines. Though Joshua initially agreed to a December showdown in Cardiff, he missed Fury’s crucial deadline. This prompted Fury to call off the fight.

After broadcasters BT, DAZN, and ESPN finalized their plans, Fury, however, extended the deadline by two weeks but to no effect. Come 2023, Fury’s relentless determination was evident as he proposed the fight via social media, despite setbacks with Oleksandr Usyk‘s unavailability.

Fury adapted to his plans, offering Joshua a fight in September after Usyk’s discussions stalled. Joshua, however, planned a low-key August return, followed by a high-stakes bout with Deontay Wilder in December.

This led to Fury exploring alternative matchups and expressing interest in facing fighters like Jon Jones due to the money factor. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, who highlighted funds for an all-British Joshua-Fury fight, was not happy with the decision. The boxing world now eagerly anticipates the resolution of this gripping saga.

Why have fans desperately waited for a showdown between the two?

The highly anticipated Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight generated significant excitement due to several key factors. Firstly, it promised the rare unification of heavyweight titles, determining an undisputed champion, a rarity in boxing. Secondly, the clash of Fury’s elusive style with Joshua’s powerful technique created anticipation for the unpredictable match dynamics. Both fighters had a massive global fanbase, enhancing the fight’s international appeal. Their charismatic personalities, verbal sparring, and trash talk intensified the drama.

Additionally, the historical significance of an undisputed heavyweight championship bout elevated the event. A victory for either Fury or Joshua would solidify their legacy as heavyweight greats. These elements made the bout one of the most eagerly anticipated in recent boxing history, captivating audiences worldwide.

Heavyweight champions Fury and Usyk are now slated to battle it out in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The parallel negotiations involving Joshua and Wilder heighten the anticipation surrounding this bout. This is most likely the closest we come to seeing the two fighters fighting on the same day, in the ring.

British boxing reporter, Gareth A. Davies, clarified to Boxing Social the details regarding an apparent agreement heavyweight superstars Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua made “behind-the-scenes” regarding a mega fight for later this year.

Fury and Joshua have been linked with one another since before they even turned professional, as word spread throughout boxing‘s industry in Britain that the country and two giant fighters capable of taking the combat world by storm.

While half that proved prescient, with both fighters winning various portions of the heavyweight championships, commanding A-side attention in some of the most meaningful match-ups in the modern era, they have yet to deliver the one fight fans wanted to see them in most — one against each other.

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This year, though, may be different.

“I said it was ‘Signed’,” Davies told us, “and then I quickly resolved that into agreed behind the scenes which everyone knows they’ve agreed to fight this year.

“It’s an open secret in boxing that those two guys want to fight each other.”

“I clarified the word signed within a minute but people have taken it to mean, I know something they didn’t know. And then it’s a new story.”

He continued: “Stories I’ve written recently … because on The Telegraph, about Frank Warren and Sela, the headline was very strong — Dana White trying to put British promoters into extinction, which, if you read the piece it doesn’t actually say that, it’s challenging their standing in boxing and he’s doing it openly in boxing.

“I think people jump on things very quickly and it spreads like wildfire.”

Boxing Social asked Davies about his relationship with Fury, and being with him in Thailand during his training camp for his upcoming fight April 11 against Arslanbek Makhmudov on Netflix.

“I’ve known [Fury] nearly 20 years … he’s a fascinating character, there’s a relationship there, of sorts, which is a long-standing thing,” he said. “Outside the interview, he seemed on amazing form. It was great to talk about him to his team, and find out he’s sleeping on a boat in the harbor. He’s in the best place mentally I’ve seen him for a very long time.

“He’s admitting he’s getting old in boxing terms … an obsession and an addiction, probably only three fights left — maximum. And against Makhmudov he has to prove he still has it in his legs [against someone] who still does present problems if he’s not on top of his game.”

Davies finished: “If Tyson is anything like as good as he was against [Oleksandr] Usyk I think he should dismantle and stop Makhmudov, or outbox him.”