Boxing: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight on Netflix - December 11 in Cardiff
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is finally happening, with the long-awaited all-British heavyweight blockbuster officially confirmed for December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
After years of speculation, negotiations and uncertainty over the venue, Fury and Joshua will finally meet in the professional ring for the first time.
The fight will be streamed live globally on Netflix, with the full undercard and further event details expected to be announced in due course.
Anthony Joshua breaks his silence on Fury fight
Joshua appeared to hint that the long-awaited announcement was imminent with a cryptic social media post before the fight was officially confirmed.
Posting a photograph of himself standing in front of a Union Jack, Joshua wrote: “The quietest ones often pull the strings.”
He continued: “Those who appear least involved may hold the greatest control. Let them shout first, the wisest wait until the final move.”
Joshua's message added another layer of intrigue to the build-up, coming as negotiations over the venue entered their final stages.
The former two-time heavyweight world champion had been clear that he wanted the fight staged in the UK, while Fury's camp had been more receptive to the possibility of taking the bout overseas.
Fury vs Joshua venue finally confirmed
The fight will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, ending months of uncertainty over where the biggest all-British heavyweight fight in years would be staged.
Madison Square Garden in New York had previously emerged as a possible alternative, but the contest will now return to the UK.
Turki Alalshikh confirmed the news on social media, revealing that the fight would finally be brought to British boxing fans.
“For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight. Back in April, I said that any announcement would come from me,” Alalshikh wrote.
“I can now confirm that Fury Vs Joshua will be coming to the UK, as I promised British boxing fans. The time for talking is over.”
When is Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua?
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will take place on December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
The bout will be the first professional meeting between the two British heavyweights, despite both fighters spending years competing at the highest level of the division.
Fury and Joshua have both held world heavyweight titles twice during their careers, making the showdown one of the most anticipated all-British fights of the modern era.
Fury and Joshua records
Fury enters the fight with a 36-2-1 record, having returned from retirement earlier this year.
The former heavyweight champion subsequently defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov on points before stopping Mariusz Wach in July.
Joshua comes into the fight with a 30-4 record.
His most recent outing saw him stop Kristian Prenga in the second round, despite being dropped twice during the opening round.
The contrasting paths of the two former champions will now lead them to the same destination in Cardiff.
What's next for Fury vs Joshua?
With the venue and date now confirmed, attention will turn towards the rest of the fight card and the build-up to December 11.
For years, Fury and Joshua have been linked with a blockbuster meeting that repeatedly failed to materialise.
Now, there is finally a date, a venue and a fight.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is officially on.
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