Fury and Joshua lined up for 2026 headliner in Saudi Arabia, say reports

The two former world heavyweight champions have never fought each other despite being close to a match-up in 2021 which never materialised in what would have been a fight for the undisputed heavyweight crown.
Fury and Joshua lined up for 2026 headliner in Saudi Arabia, say reports

Tyson Fury: Riyadh or bust

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are being lined up for a long-anticipated fight as part of Riyadh Season in 2026, Press Association is reporting.

Nothing has yet been finalised but there is growing confidence that a fight will take place and both camps are working towards making it happen in 2026.

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