Tyson Fury, fresh from a year‑long retirement, is eyeing a mid‑year sparring session before his 2026 showdown with Anthony Joshua. The heavyweight champion’s promoter, Frank Warren, said Fury wants to stay active and may fight in July. Joshua will first defend his title on 25 July in Riyadh before he heads for the UK in August.

Should Joshua survive the Riyadh bout, Warren envisions a Wembley clash in late autumn. He estimates a UK venue would pull massive crowds and lucrative purses, backed by Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh. Warren says the fight could land in August/September, with Fury preferring an earlier date to clear mental fog from past tragedies and hopeful.

Warren highlighted the stakes: a loss to newcomer Kristian Prenga would derail the Fury‑Joshua plan. He urged Joshua to “do a job” before the big fight, noting the event’s box‑office potential could eclipse any backstage drama. The match’s purse figures remain undisclosed, but Saudi backing promises enormous revenue for both fighters and fans globally today.

If both camps stay on track, the heavyweight world could see its first major bout since the last decade. The venue, dates, and line‑up are still under negotiation, but fans expect a showdown that will set new attendance and earnings records for the sport today.