The long-anticipated all-British heavyweight super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua appears to be finally moving from dream to reality, with a potential blockbuster date set for next summer. Promoter Frank Warren has provided a clear roadmap, indicating that the historic clash is heading towards a monumental event at London's iconic Wembley Stadium.
Warren's Timeline: Why an Immediate Fight is Off the Table
Frank Warren has clarified that boxing fans hoping for an immediate showdown will have to wait. Anthony Joshua already has a bout scheduled for February in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is rumoured to be a crossover fight against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven. On the other hand, Tyson Fury has been inactive for several months following his back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk and is currently on holiday with his family.
Warren explained to The Sun that a February return for Fury is completely unrealistic due to his extended break. Instead, he revealed the ideal window for the mega-fight is summer or early autumn of 2025. While Riyadh remains a possible venue, Warren believes Wembley Stadium makes more sense, a choice that naturally aligns with the British summer months.
The Path to the Showdown: Interim Fights and Fitness
Warren stressed that Fury will not remain idle for seven months waiting for Joshua. The 'Gypsy King' is expected to take a tune-up fight, potentially as early as April, to shake off the ring rust. Warren confirmed, however, that Fury has zero interest in fighting YouTubers, focusing solely on professional boxing contests.
Despite being officially retired since January, Fury remains open to a comeback if the right conditions are met. Warren noted that Fury has been maintaining his fitness levels even without specific fight training. The promoter also contrasted the recent performances of both giants. He pointed out that Fury's defeats to Usyk were extremely close affairs, while also highlighting Joshua's recent loss to Daniel Dubois, where he was knocked down multiple times.
Momentum Builds After Joshua's Netflix Victory
Talks for the fight gained significant momentum following Anthony Joshua's dominant performance in Miami. Joshua secured a sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul in a fight that reportedly drew a staggering 33 million viewers on Netflix, with both fighters earning massive purses. Fresh from that win, Joshua openly challenged his long-time rival, urging Fury to face him next.
Warren commented on Joshua's win over Paul, stating the result went exactly as expected, with the larger, more experienced fighter overpowering a less seasoned opponent. As the boxing world waits, the stage seems set for one of the sport's biggest events finally to materialise, with British fans hoping to see it unfold at a packed Wembley Stadium under the summer sky.
