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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua would fight at Wembley at the end of the year

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The Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh confirmed this Saturday that the efforts to The most anticipated fight in the United Kingdom is underway. All this in the middle of the card that took place at the Tottenham Stadium and in which Tyson Fury emerged winner.

During the evening held in England, The magnate assured that Wembley Stadium is the most important stage for this heavyweight clash, between the “Gypsy King” and Anthony Joshua. According to Alalshikh, the intention is to soon make the most important fight in the history of British boxing official so that it occurs before the end of the current annual cycle.

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The atmosphere heated up immediately after Tyson Fury achieved his victory over the Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov. The fighter took the microphone to demand a “Battle of Britain” and asked his rival to stop avoiding compromise.

The announcement gained momentum when the platform Netflix He published on his social networks that the confrontation will happen live this fall from the United Kingdom, despite the fact that the final contracts are still under review.

The exchange of words and Joshua’s posture

From your front row seat, Anthony Joshua He responded to the verbal attacks by calling his compatriot a fame seeker. Joshua stated that he has never had problems getting into the ring against himly recalled that they have already had physical friction since their formative years.

However, the former champion insisted that commercial terms must be resolved by the legal teams before putting a final signature on paper.

Despite the insistence of Tyson FuryJoshua’s team led by Eddie Hearn contemplates a specific roadmap to get to the event.

Hearn explained to the media that his fighter is very motivated, but that he could have a previous fight in July or August. possibly against Deontay Wilder. This strategy seeks for Joshua to regain his competitive rhythm after the personal events he faced at the end of last year before facing the “Gypsy King.”

Wembley as the scene of a historic rivalry

The choice of Wembley as the venue seeks to host tens of thousands of fans in what is considered an unprecedented event. Although alternative venues were mentioned such as Croke Park in DublinLondon’s infrastructure remains the favorite for the duel.

Tyson Fury has publicly pushed for no further delays, while Joshua assures that he is the one who really generates massive interest in these billboards high-profile internationals.

The element of global streaming via Netflix adds a component of modernity to this clash that has been brewing behind the scenes for almost a decade.

The commitment of Tyson Fury by staying active after his prolonged absence seems to have reactivated the negotiations that failed five years ago by judicial decisions.

How used to be this no longer express up earlier than time? With the express of boxing current now and no valid superstars within the game what is maintaining AJ from asserting trot on the express. For him and Fury at this stage here is the ONLY fight to originate. Every hang house $40M-$50M. pic.twitter.com/4S9dZ8Jsvu

— The Coach (@Thecoachrules) April 11, 2026

If Turki Alalshikh’s plans continue, the world of sport will finally see who dominates the top category on British soil.

Obstacles and final preparations for the ring

One of the Critical points to closing the deal is Joshua’s full recovery after the car accident suffered before last Christmas. The fighter has expressed the need to organize his internal affairs before committing to an exact date on the calendar.

Nevertheless, Tyson Fury maintains its position Immediate combat by the end of 2026 or even sooner if the negotiations in Riyadh advance with the speed that the Saudi promoter has promised.

The mentality of boxers seems to have changed after the recent results in the ring and the demands of the global audience.

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