Fury Camp Seeks Warm-Up Before Joshua Showdown

Tyson Fury’s team is pushing for a warm-up bout before facing Anthony Joshua, even as negotiations for the eagerly anticipated heavyweight clash progress.

Fury, who returned from a 16-month layoff with a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, has reportedly signed his part of the deal. Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, suggests the contract could be finalised as early as next week.

However, both camps appear to agree on the need for tune-up fights first. Fury’s manager, Spencer Brown, posted on Instagram: “We’ve signed, we’re ready. But Tyson’s been out a long time, so we’d probably want another fight before AJ.”

Joshua is also expected to fight in July, his first outing since knocking out Jake Paul in December.

Key details such as the venue and date are yet to be resolved. Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh is a strong contender to host the event, although Wembley Stadium remains an option.

Brown hinted at a possible timeline: a warm-up fight in July, followed by Fury vs Joshua in October, November, or December.

Optimism is high that this colossal British mega-fight will finally take place in 2026.