A possible Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua clash is back in the spotlight, with promoter Kalle Sauerland saying he has heard the all-British heavyweight matchup is targeted for Dublin this fall. According to Sauerland, the fight is being lined up for September or October in the Irish capital, a location that would give the event a massive stadium feel and make it one of the biggest boxing dates of 2025.
That matters beyond the obvious name value. For years, Fury-Joshua has been the fight that seemed too big to miss and too complicated to make. Now, with both men coming off setbacks and trying to reestablish themselves in the post-Usyk heavyweight picture, the matchup carries real stakes. The winner would immediately move back into the center of the title conversation, while the loser would face even louder questions about whether the division has moved on.
Sauerland said in an interview with IFL TV that he believes the fight is agreed for the fall in Dublin, while also acknowledging the information came to him as rumor rather than formal confirmation.
Fury is scheduled to return on April 11 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where he is set to face Arslanbek Makhmudov. The bout will be Fury’s first since his losses to Oleksandr Usyk, making it a critical reset fight for the former lineal champion. Joshua is also expected to take an interim bout before any blockbuster meeting, with Dillian Whyte previously mentioned as a possible opponent, though Matchroom has not said much publicly.
From an American boxing perspective, Fury vs. Joshua still carries crossover appeal even after both men lost momentum in the title race. Fans in the U.S. know the belts may not be on the line, but the scale of the event, the rivalry, and the unresolved legacy questions still make it a must-watch matchup. If the rumor is real, the next step is simple: both heavyweights need to win first, then the sport can finally see whether this long-delayed showdown actually reaches the ring.