Joshua and Fury Finalize November Fight Deal

British heavyweight boxing rivals Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have finalized a deal for a long-awaited clash expected in November, likely at Wembley Stadium in the United Kingdom, following tune-up bouts for both fighters.

Joshua, 36, is set to face Albania's Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as his return after recovering from a serious car accident in December 2025 that killed two of his close friends. The incident delayed his schedule, pushing back the original plan for an August showdown with Fury. Fury, 37, who ended a year-long retirement with a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, immediately called out Joshua from the ring. "Let's give the fight fans what they want. I want you, AJ," Fury said. Joshua, seated ringside, responded, "When you're ready, you come and see me... I'm the boss."

Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed that his fighter seeks an interim bout to avoid seven months of inactivity leading into November. "He wants another fight, he doesn't want to be waiting," Warren told Sky Sports News and talkSPORT Boxing. "Come October-November, Tyson will have been out of the ring for seven...