Photo: Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua – Netflix
After a decade of speculation, the date for the most anticipated heavyweight boxing bout in British history has officially been set. Former world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will face off for the first time ever in a historic bout, which will be streamed live and exclusively on Netflix on Friday, December 11, 2026, at the Principality Arena in Cardiff, Wales.
Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) and Anthony “AJ” Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) are two of the best British heavyweight boxers of the past decade. Somehow during that period, the pair never faced each other, and for many years their fateful clash was sensationalized. Finally, a date was set with fate, as His Excellency Turki Al Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, confirmed that the two will finally face each other at the Emirate Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Friday, December 11, 2026.
Two of the best heavyweights of this generation finally stepped into the ring together. This will be one of the biggest fights in boxing history, and I’m very happy to make this fight for the fans. – His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh
The event will be broadcast live and exclusively on Netflix to its 325 million subscribers. Like all live events on Netflix, there will be no additional cost to subscribers.
A British battle like no other
Despite years of anticipation, a showdown between Fury and Joshua always seemed a long way off. Many fans assumed the fight would never materialize, especially after Fury retired for the fifth time after losing the title twice in a row to Oleksandr Usyk. Hope for a showdown was renewed after Fury returned to the ring on April 11, 2026, when Arslanbek defeated Mahmudov and, following his victory, issued a direct challenge to Joshua.
Thank you everyone for coming tonight. I really appreciate every one of you guys. 16 months later and we’re filling Spurs again. But like I said, let me get Arslanbek Mahmudov out of the way and we’ll talk then. Next, I want to give you the fight you’ve all been waiting for. I want you, J. Anthony Joshua.
Let’s give the fight fans what they want. This is the challenge I face. Anthony Joshua, I challenge you to fight me, Tyson Fury, the Gypsy King, next! Will you accept my challenge? Let him say yes or no now. Come on, big house, are you going to fight or not? – Tyson Fury
Photo: Tyson Fury – Image courtesy of Netflix
Joshua’s response to Fury’s challenge has further excited boxing fans.
Tyson you are a clout chaser. I had no problem getting into the ring with you. I punched you when we were kids and after watching you here tonight, I’m going to punch you again. With all due respect, tonight is your night and you know that I will be sitting across from you on this ring at the right time. You won’t tell me what to do. I’ve been stalking you for the past ten years. When you’re ready, come see me and tell me your terms and conditions and I’ll put you in the ring when I’m ready. I’m the boss. You work for me. I’m the owner, remember that, you work for me. – Anthony Joshua
Photo (left to right): Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – Getty Images
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The Principality Stadium is one of the largest sporting stadiums in the UK with a seating capacity of more than 73,900, and is the home of the Welsh rugby team. With tens of thousands of people preparing to flock to the stadium to watch the epic showdown and tens of millions watching from home, this is a fight British boxing will never forget.
Netflix’s Vice President of Global Sports and Live Entertainment, Gabe Spitzer, had the following to say about the announcement:
Fury vs. Joshua is a years-long fight between two of boxing’s biggest stars. It has the competition, the risk and the scale to capture the attention of sports fans around the world. Bringing huge live moments like this to a global audience is exactly what we want to do at Netflix, and we can’t wait for members everywhere to experience it firsthand.
Who is on the undercard?
Alongside the historic bout, a star-studded undercard has been promised, with more information about the other fighters competing to be revealed at a later date.
When is the first press release?
The first press conference will be held featuring Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua September 30 At the British Airways Arch in London.
Tyson Fury’s larger-than-life personality and sense of humor often produce viral moments at his press conferences, and have become somewhat of a spectacle in the lead-up to his fights. With millions of eyes around the world watching both fighters, we expect there will be as much drama outside the ring as there will be inside it.
You won’t want to miss anything in the build-up to Fury vs Joshua, and we’ll be covering a lot as it happens, updating this article in real time.
More to come!…