The long-awaited heavyweight blockbuster between former world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is finally edging closer. According to reports from The Ring, the all-British super-fight is pencilled in as the headline attraction of a mega Riyadh Season event in 2026.

Before that historic night, both fighters are expected to return to the ring separately. As reported, Fury and Joshua are each scheduled to compete in individual bouts during Riyadh Season next year, setting the stage for a long-teased collision.

Tyson Fury, now 37, announced his retirement in January following back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, results that ended his reign at the top of the heavyweight division and cast doubt over his future in the sport.

Anthony Joshua, 35, remains very much active. The former unified champion is scheduled to step into the ring on December 19 against social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

‼️ MASSIVE BREAKING NEWS ‼️

Sources have advised The Ring that a highly anticipated showdown between former heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will headline a Riyadh Season mega-event in 2026.

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