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Fury and Joshua face off ahead of bout scheduled for December
Sky Sports reports the heavyweight rivals came together ahead of a fight scheduled for 11 December, though the bout’s status remains unclear.
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Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury at fight press conference
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua came together for a face-off ahead of their fight scheduled for 11 December.
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Background
Why this event matters
Sky Sports reported on 30 September that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua had come together for a face-off ahead of a fight scheduled for 11 December. Earlier reports said Fury had questioned whether the bout would happen over money. A previous Fury–Joshua plan fell apart in 2021 after a US judge ruled Fury had to face Deontay Wilder.
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Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury at fight press conference
Sky Sports reported on 30 September that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua had come together for a face-off ahead of a fight scheduled for 11 December. Earlier reports said Fury had questioned whether the bout would happen over money. A previous Fury–Joshua plan fell apart in 2021 af
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/boxing/video/13593749/fury-vs-joshua-it-is-happening-tyson-fury-and-anthony-joshua-finally-come-together-in-face-off | published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:28:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports source | Reports the face-off and says the fight is scheduled for 11 December.Retrieved background cards | Summarise earlier doubts about the bout and the 2021 plans.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/boxing/video/13593745/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-im-bald-and-fat-its-true-aj-gives-hilarious-response-to-fury | published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:04:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports source text | Reports Joshua’s response and the stated 11 December fight date.Retrieved background cards (Al Jazeera; Sky Sports) | Earlier reports cited financial and venue disputes that put the bout in doubt.
Fact cards
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Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury at fight press conference: key people and institutions
Key entities: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Sky Sports.
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Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury at fight press conference: key questions
When is the fight scheduled? 11 December 2026, according to Sky Sports. What happened at the face-off? The supplied report says Fury and Joshua came together; it gives no further details. Was the bout previously in doubt? Earlier reporting said Fury questioned whether it would ha
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Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury at fight press conference: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/boxing/video/13593749/fury-vs-joshua-it-is-happening-tyson-fury-and-anthony-joshua-finally-come-together-in-face-off | published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:28:00 BST | primary source | Sky Sports source | Reports the face-off and says the fight is
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Anthony Joshua responds to Tyson Fury at fight press conference: timeline
2021: Earlier plans for a Fury–Joshua fight fell apart after a US judge ruled Fury had to face Deontay Wilder. 21 August 2026: Fury said the proposed Joshua fight was in doubt over money, according to earlier reports. 30 September 2026: Sky Sports reported that Fury and Joshua ca
Timeline
2021
Earlier plans for a Fury–Joshua fight fell apart after a US judge ruled Fury had to face Deontay Wilder.
21 August 2026
Fury said the proposed Joshua fight was in doubt over money, according to earlier reports.
30 September 2026
Sky Sports reported that Fury and Joshua came together for a face-off.
11 December 2026
Scheduled date for the fight, according to Sky Sports; the supplied material does not confirm it will proceed.
FAQ
When is the fight scheduled?
11 December 2026, according to Sky Sports.
What happened at the face-off?
The supplied report says Fury and Joshua came together; it gives no further details.
Was the bout previously in doubt?
Earlier reporting said Fury questioned whether it would happen over money.
What did Joshua say at the press conference?
Sky Sports’ headline quotes him: “I'm bald and fat... it's true!” The supplied material does not provide the full exchange.
Why had the bout been in doubt?
Earlier reports cited disagreements over venue and financial terms.