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Joshua forecasts possible first-round knockout against Fury
Anthony Joshua says he wants a spectacular win over Tyson Fury in their scheduled 11 December bout at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
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Fury and Joshua expected to face off at London press conference
Anthony Joshua said his heavyweight fight with Tyson Fury on 11 December in Cardiff could end in a first-round knockout. The pair faced off at their first press conference in London. Joshua said he wants a spectacular victory and is not considering retirement.
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Background
Why this event matters
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury faced off at a London press conference ahead of their scheduled 11 December heavyweight bout at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Joshua said his game plan could produce a first-round knockout and that he wanted a “spectacular” victory. He said he was not considering retirement, regardless of the result. The supplied reports describe the bout as scheduled; they do not confirm its final status or outcome.
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Fury and Joshua expected to face off at London press conference
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury faced off at a London press conference ahead of their scheduled 11 December heavyweight bout at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Joshua said his game plan could produce a first-round knockout and that he wanted a “spectacular” victory. He said he was
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/13593806/anthony-joshua-predicts-first-round-knockout-against-tyson-fury-amid-hopes-of-producing-spectacular-victory | published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports article | Primary supplied report of Joshua’s comments, the press conference and scheduled fight details.Event digest | Concise summary of the reported prediction and press conference.Retrieved context, same-event item | Earlier Sky Sports report that the rivals were expected at the London press conference.Retrieved context, background cards | Timeline and earlier reporting on the rivalry; supporting context, not new developments.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/13593378/tyson-fury-anthony-joshua-press-conference-fury-will-try-every-trick-in-the-book-to-get-to-aj | published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports full text | Reports the scheduled press conference and fight, and quotes Macklin’s expectations and opinion.Retrieved background card: “Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua fight in doubt over money” | Provides historical context about earlier reported uncertainty over the bout.
Fact cards
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Fury and Joshua expected to face off at London press conference: key people and institutions
Key entities: Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, Principality Stadium, Matthew Macklin.
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Fury and Joshua expected to face off at London press conference: key questions
What is Joshua predicting? He said he could knock Fury out in the first round. When and where is the fight scheduled? 11 December at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Is Joshua considering retirement? He said he is not considering retirement, regardless of the result. Has the fight
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Fury and Joshua expected to face off at London press conference: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/13593806/anthony-joshua-predicts-first-round-knockout-against-tyson-fury-amid-hopes-of-producing-spectacular-victory | published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:00:00 BST | primary source | Sky Sports article | Primary supplied report of Jos
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Fury and Joshua expected to face off at London press conference: timeline
2021: Earlier plans for a Fury–Joshua fight fell apart after a US judge ordered Fury to face Deontay Wilder. 21 August 2026: Fury said the proposed fight was in doubt over money, according to earlier reports. 30 September 2026: Sky Sports reported the fighters came together for a
Timeline
2021
Earlier plans for a Fury–Joshua fight fell apart after a US judge ordered Fury to face Deontay Wilder.
21 August 2026
Fury said the proposed fight was in doubt over money, according to earlier reports.
30 September 2026
Sky Sports reported the fighters came together for a face-off in London.
1 October 2026
Joshua said the 11 December fight could end in a first-round knockout.
11 December 2026
Scheduled date for the fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
FAQ
What is Joshua predicting?
He said he could knock Fury out in the first round.
When and where is the fight scheduled?
11 December at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
Is Joshua considering retirement?
He said he is not considering retirement, regardless of the result.
Has the fight taken place?
The supplied material describes it as scheduled and does not confirm an outcome.
When is the fight scheduled?
11 December 2026.
Where is the fight scheduled to take place?
Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
What does Matthew Macklin expect at the press conference?
He predicts Fury will use psychological tactics and Joshua may avoid engaging; these are Macklin’s expectations.
Is the fight confirmed to go ahead?
It is described as scheduled; the supplied report does not confirm it will definitely happen.