After more than a decade of speculation, failed negotiations and verbal sparring, the fight that British boxing fans have been waiting for is finally official. Former world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will face off for the first time ever in a historic bout, streaming live and exclusively on Netflix on Friday, December 11, 2026, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
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The Official Announcement
HE Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and President of the Saudi Boxing Federation, confirmed the long-awaited showdown. The Ring and Dana White will collaborate to promote the event, which will stream globally on Netflix to its more than 325 million members at no additional cost.
Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua at Principality Stadium, which can hold up to 80,000 spectators for a boxing event, for the WBA Super Heavyweight title.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fight | Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua |
| Date | Friday, December 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Cost to Viewers | No Additional Charge |
| Fury Record | 36-2-1, 25 KOs |
| Joshua Record | 30-4, 27 KOs |
| Combined Wins | 66 |
| Combined KOs | 52 |
| Promoters | The Ring and Dana White |
| Title on the Line | WBA Super Heavyweight Title |
| Press Conference | September 30, London |
A Decade in the Making
Promoted collaboratively by The Ring and Dana White, the fight brings an end to over a decade of speculation, failed negotiations, and verbal sparring, finally giving boxing fans the matchup they have waited years to see.
Despite years of anticipation, a bout between Fury and Joshua always seemed just out of reach. Many fans assumed the fight would never materialise, particularly after Fury’s fifth career retirement following his back-to-back title losses against Oleksandr Usyk.
Hope for the clash was rekindled after Fury’s return to the ring on April 11, 2026, when he defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov and, in the wake of his victory, issued a direct challenge to Joshua.
Fighter Profiles
Tyson Fury
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Gypsy King |
| Nationality | British |
| Record | 36-2-1 |
| Knockouts | 25 |
| Last Fight | Defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov (April 2026) |
Anthony Joshua
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Nickname | AJ |
| Nationality | British |
| Record | 30-4 |
| Knockouts | 27 |
| Last Fight | Knocked Out Jake Paul (December 2025) |
Both Fighters Are No Strangers to Netflix
Fury and Joshua have both previously headlined live boxing events on Netflix. Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in one of Netflix’s biggest live sporting events, drawing 33 million average viewers globally, while Fury’s unanimous decision over Arslanbek Makhmudov was streamed live to more than 5 million viewers around the world.
What the Key Figures Are Saying
Dana White said: “For more than a decade, boxing fans have been clamoring for the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.”
Netflix Vice President Gabe Spitzer said: “Fury vs. Joshua is a fight years in the making between two of boxing’s biggest stars. It has the rivalry, the stakes and the scale to capture the attention of sports fans around the world.”
The Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority for Saudi Arabia, Turki Alalshikh, added: “This will be one of the biggest fights in boxing history. I am very happy to make this fight happen for the fans.”
Dana White also said: “Together, they bring 66 wins, 52 knockouts and multiple heavyweight world titles into the ring. On December 11, two of the biggest heavyweights of this generation finally collide, and the winner will take a significant place in heavyweight history.”
How to Watch
The event will stream live on Netflix globally to all members at no additional cost. That means no pay-per-view charges and no additional subscription tiers required. Every Netflix subscriber worldwide will be able to watch one of the biggest heavyweight fights in British boxing history at no extra cost on the night of December 11.
The Undercard
The event will feature a star-studded undercard, with additional bouts to be announced later. Further details are expected to be unveiled at the press conference on September 30 in London.
The Press Conference
Ahead of the December fight, Fury and Joshua will participate in a press conference on September 30 at British Airways Arc in London.
The Historical Significance
Two former unified heavyweight world champions, both British, both with elite knockout power, will share a ring for the very first time. Fury and Joshua have not fought professionally before. That is the central sporting hook of the booking: two British former heavyweight champions who have circled each other for years finally sharing a ring rather than trading public statements.
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FAQs
When and where is Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua?
The British heavyweight boxing stars will fight for the first time on Friday, December 11, live on Netflix from Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
How can viewers watch Fury vs Joshua on Netflix?
The Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua match will be streamed on Netflix and the streamer is not going to charge anything extra for it.
What are the records of Fury and Joshua heading into the fight?
Fury enters the bout with a 36-2-1 record and 25 knockouts, while Joshua holds a 30-4 record with 27 knockouts.
Who is promoting the Fury vs Joshua fight?
The Ring and Dana White will collaborate to promote the event, which will stream globally on Netflix to its more than 325 million members at no additional cost.
What title is on the line in the Fury vs Joshua fight?
Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua at Principality Stadium, which can hold up to 80,000 spectators for a boxing event, for the WBA Super Heavyweight title.
