Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua fight talks are still ongoing
Fury claimed on Monday that the all-British clash was off after ‘AJ’ missed an arbitrary contract deadline
www.independent.co.ukHere’s the latest on Joshua Fury fight plans, based on recent reporting.
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Anthony Joshua’s team has indicated a July return as part of a plan that could lead to a Fury bout later in the year, contingent on Joshua obtaining medical clearance to resume full training. This sequence was described by Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, who said the camp is aiming for a July comeback followed by a Fury fight later in 2026 if health permits. [Source: Boxing247, 2026-04-16][1]
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Fury previously floated an all-British showdown and has publicly shown interest in facing Joshua, with various discussions over recent years, though the status has remained fluid and dependent on both fighters’ health, form, and contractual readiness. The latest public appetite from Fury’s side remains aligned with a high-profile autumn showdown if medically cleared. [Source: Boxing247 and Boxing News Today-type outlets cited in April 2026 coverage][5][1]
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Some outlets note that while a July date is on the table, plans could shift if Joshua’s medical clearance or training readiness becomes a bottleneck, potentially moving the Fury fight to later in the year or altering the tune-up roadmap. In 2026, Team Joshua has emphasized readiness to “make the fight” if clearance is granted, but nothing is signed yet. [Source: Boxing247 summary and Boxing News Today summaries][1][5]
Illustration of the plan:
- July return (subject to clearance) → warm-up fight (potential July) → Fury bout around November/late 2026 if all clears medically and contractually.
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent direct quotes and assemble a short timeline with exact dates as soon as fresh reports are available. Would you like me to do that?