Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff
The long-awaited heavyweight showdown between British boxing stars Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has officially been confirmed for December 11, 2026, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The bout will bring together two former heavyweight world champions who have spent more than a decade building a rivalry without ever facing each other in a professional contest. The fight will be streamed globally on Netflix, marking one of the most anticipated matchups in modern British boxing.
The announcement follows years of negotiations and repeated delays, with disagreements over the venue and other arrangements preventing the fight from taking place. Both fighters have previously expressed interest in facing each other, but efforts to finalize the matchup repeatedly stalled. Cardiff was ultimately selected as the host city, with Principality Stadium set to welcome the event on December 11. The venue's retractable roof and large capacity make it suitable for a major international boxing event.
Fury, known as the Gypsy King, is a former unified heavyweight champion who has held multiple world titles during his career. Joshua, a two-time unified heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist, has also been one of the leading figures in the division. Their contrasting boxing styles and history of public exchanges have contributed to the anticipation surrounding the contest. The two have never fought professionally, making the December bout their first official meeting in the ring.
The event is being promoted through a partnership involving The Ring, associated with Saudi boxing figure Turki Alalshikh, and Dana White. Netflix will carry the fight internationally, while organisers are expected to announce additional details about the undercard and broadcast schedule at a later date. The event is being planned to accommodate viewers in the United States, meaning the main bout could take place during the early hours of December 12 in the United Kingdom, although the precise ring-walk time has not yet been confirmed.
The build-up to the fight is scheduled to begin with a press conference in London on September 30, where Fury and Joshua are expected to appear together publicly ahead of the contest. The announcement has renewed attention on a rivalry that has remained one of boxing's most discussed unfulfilled matchups. With both fighters now set to meet in Cardiff, the December contest will provide an opportunity to settle their long-running rivalry inside the ring.
