Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Joshua confident clash with ‘dance partner’ Fury will happen

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Anthony Joshua says he is a confident a British heavyweight clash with his “dance partner” Tyson Fury will happen because they would do “good business” together.

WBC champion Fury and former champion Joshua were in discussions over a December meeting but talks broke down before Fury instead signed to fight Derek Chisora for a third time.

After agreeing the Chisora bout, Fury said Joshua had missed his chance for a super-fight between the pair, insisting “there will not be a fight between me and him ever”.

Joshua, who has been on the receiving end of many statements from Fury via social media in recent years, does not appear to be convinced by his rival’s words.

“I was supposed to be in the ring December 3,” Joshua told Dazn. “That was the date, but obviously it’s not happening.