Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury might finally step into the ring together. Boxing fans have wanted this heavyweight clash for years, and now there's renewed hope it could happen.
The fight almost came together in 2021. Joshua held the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles while Fury was the WBC heavyweight champion. They planned a two-fight deal for August in Saudi Arabia. But it fell apart when Fury decided to face Deontay Wilder again. Joshua then fought Oleksandr Usyk twice, losing both times.
Fury announced his retirement in January. But Frank Warren of Queensberry Promotions thinks Fury might come back if he gets "fed up with mowing the lawn." Warren said:
"Same answer. It's the fight we all wanted to see. We, the British fans, the boxers wanted it (...) For some reason, it didn't happen. But it's never too late. Who knows if Tyson decides he's fed up with mowing the lawn, it could happen."
Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing also seems open to talks. He recently mentioned:
"I mean... the obvious one, AJ-Fury. Who knows what the future holds?"
Warren and Hearn were rivals for many years. But they reached an agreement with DAZN last year, which could make negotiations easier.
The biggest obstacle right now is Fury's retirement. Both promoters hope he'll return to boxing. They want to reach an agreement to get Joshua and Fury in the ring together.
Boxing fans still want to see these two British heavyweights face off. Even though they've come close before, the fight has never happened. Now, there's a chance it could finally become reality.
