The highly anticipated boxing match between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is officially set to take place later this year. Following a long period of speculation, the two British heavyweights will finally face off in the ring. Joshua is scheduled to participate in a warm-up bout against Kristian Prenga on July 25 before meeting his rival Fury.
The confirmation of the fight was announced by Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter, who expressed his excitement about the biggest deal his company has ever made. Fury had previously called out Joshua after his victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov and revealed that he had signed the contract for the fight.
The exact date and location of the contest have yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to be one of the most significant events in British boxing history. Both Joshua and Fury have been circling each other for nearly a decade, with Fury becoming a heavyweight world champion after defeating Wladimir Klitschko and Joshua rising through the ranks after winning Olympic gold in 2012.
Despite their previous attempts to fight, the match never materialized due to various circumstances, including Fury's retirement and Joshua's loss to Oleksandr Usyk. However, with Fury's return to the ring and Joshua's recovery from injuries, the stage is now set for their long-awaited showdown.