It was nearly a decade in the making. Not just the British, but boxing fans from all over the globe were craving this. It’s finally confirmed – Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is set for Q4 of 2026. The deal was signed, sealed and scheduled to air on Netflix under the Riyadh Season Banner. While there are no belts or mandatory obligations for the two heavy hitters, each one will step in the ring with something to prove. The fight should settle it once and for all – who’s the greatest British heavyweight of their generation?
In this preview, we’ll look at the Fury vs Joshua betting odds, explore both fighters’ strengths and styles, break down the paths to victory for each man, and walk you through where to watch the fight in the UK. Remember – boxing odds for Fury vs Joshua will become available at 7bet closer to fight night.
Fury vs Joshua: Fight Details
- Date: Q4 2026 — exact date to be confirmed (November expected)
- Time: Ring walks expected approximately 10:00 pm BST / GMT (subject to confirmation)
- Location: TBC — Wembley Stadium (London) reported as the frontrunner
- On the Line: Non-title fight
- Broadcast: Netflix (UK and worldwide)
Since both fighters have their hardware stripped courtesy of Oleksandr Usyk, this bout doesn’t have a belt on the line. It’s more about legacy, national pride and a personal rivalry that transcends records and rankings. Turki Alalshikh, the Saudi sports authority chief who is backing the event, has confirmed the bout will take place on the Netflix platform. That makes it both accessible and super intriguing for fans.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Betting Odds
Below, fans can find a breakdown of the main betting markets that will be available at 7bet.co.uk come fight night. Because a confirmed fight date has not yet been announced, specific odds are not available. We’re going to update this blog with exact numbers closer to the event, so check back regularly to stay updated!
Winner
| Tyson Fury | Anthony Joshua |
| TBC | TBC |
One of the most straightforward picks in boxing betting. Back one of the two fighters. If they win, your bet wins, regardless of whether the W comes by decision, KO, TKO or ref stoppage. It’s a two-outcome market with no draw option. While no numbers are available just yet, early predictions indicate that Fury might open as a moderate favourite. However, Joshua’s superior KO ratio shouldn’t be discounted.
Round Total
| Market | Odds | Market | Odds |
| Over 3.5 | TBC | Under 3.5 | TBC |
| Over 5.5 | TBC | Under 5.5 | TBC |
| Over 7.5 | TBC | Under 7.5 | TBC |
| Over 8.5 | TBC | Under 8.5 | TBC |
| Over 9.5 | TBC | Under 9.5 | TBC |
| Over 10.5 | TBC | Under 10.5 | TBC |
This market invites bettors to predict whether the bout is going to last longer (Over) or shorter (Under) than the designated number of rounds. For example, betting on Over 8.5 means you need the fight to reach the 9th round. On the other hand, Under 5.5 means you need the fight to end before the start of the sixth.
With both men carrying exceptional punching power, and Joshua having a 90% KO rate (one of the highest in the division), an early finish is always in play. Equally, Fury proved to be arguably the most durable man ever, never having been knocked out – he can go the distance when needed. The midpoint markets (rounds 7-10) are likely to be the most contested ones when prices are announced.
Winning Method
| Method | Odds |
| Tyson Fury by KO / TKO | TBC |
| Tyson Fury by Decision | TBC |
| Draw | TBC |
| Anthony Joshua by KO / TKO | TBC |
| Anthony Joshua by Decision | TBC |
The ‘Winning Method’ market breaks the fight down into 5 specific outcomes. The odds are longer than in the Winner market because bettors have to guess two things right. They need to identify not just who wins, but how they’re going to do it.
Given the evidence of both men’s recent fights and overall pedigree, a KO/TKO outcome is realistic. However, Fury has had his fair share of 12-rounders, so a decision win for either man is also possible. With that being said, experts believe that an early settlement for either man is the slightly more likely option.
Will the Fight Go the Distance?
| Yes | No |
| TBC | TBC |
This is a popular and clear binary market. The question here is: will the judges be needed? Pick ‘Yes’, and you’re hoping the bout completes all 12 rounds and goes to the scorecards. Contrary, pick ‘No’ if you believe that either one of the sport’s most powerful heavyweights ends it inside the distance.
With Fury having gone the distance in 14 of his 38 fights and Joshua stopping opponents in 26 out of 33 bouts, the ‘No’ option has significant historical backing in AJ’s case specifically. That said, Fury absorbs damage like no other heavyweight, so do your research and bet responsibly – within your means.
Other Markets
For huge fights, other markets are usually available in the 7bet catalogue. Let’s give a short rundown for each of those:
- Winner & Exact Round – for bettors who want to test their conviction to the limit, this market might be a suitable choice. It combines the fight winner selection with a specific round prediction. The odds are naturally long given the precision required — you need to correctly identify both the winning fighter and the exact round in which the fight ends.
- Winner & Round Group – this is a slightly more forgiving version of the above market. This option divides the 12 rounds into groups of 3 or 2 rounds (Rounds 10 & 12 include the decision). You still need to pick the winner correctly, but the round prediction gives you more wiggle room. For example, you back Fury to win in rounds 1–3, so any stoppage in the first, second or third round settles the bet in your favour.
A Fight That Almost Wasn’t: 5 Years in the Making
The story of Fury vs Joshua is one of long-lasting anticipation, and it’s as much about what didn’t happen as about what did. While they have been compared and pitted against one another by the media for many years, they first circled each other in 2021, when both Fury and Joshua were world champs. Then, a unification clash seemed almost inevitable.
However, it never came. Deontay Wilder exercised a contractual rematch clause against Fury, dragging the Gypsy King into a third fight with the American. Then Joshua lost his belts to Oleksandr Usyk, and the dream of undisputed glory evaporated.
The negotiations started and stalled repeatedly ever since. Both men, at various points, publicly blamed the other for the event not happening. After losing to Usyk twice, Fury even retired, while Joshua stepped away from the ring, not being too active.
Then, as in a classic Hollywood movie, both came back to the ring. Fury dismantled Arslanbek Makhmudov on 11 April 2026 with a Unanimous Decision victory (his first fight in 16 months) and demanded Joshua in the ring next. Joshua sat ringside and seemed fuming at the public call-out. Days later, both camps confirmed: the fight is on. Ring magazine called it a “done deal” for Q4 2026.
It has taken the better part of a decade. While no hardware is on the line, ask anyone in British boxing whether it matters — and the answer is universal “Yes”.
Tyson Fury – ‘The Gypsy King’ (35-2-1, 24 KOs)
There is no heavyweight fighter quite like Tyson Fury – and there probably never will be again. At 6’9” and carrying a frame of 250-280lbs throughout his career, the Gypsy King is the most-decorated British heavyweight of his time and one of the best ever. A 2-time WBC heavyweight champ and the one who derailed Wladimir Klitschko’s reign, Fury has etched his name in the history books. Furthermore, he’s the only one to have pushed Usyk closer than almost anyone else.
His style is very unusual for a man of his size. Contrary to first appearance, Fury is a defensive master. He can roll punches, slip combos and operate on the back foot with a fluidity that’s almost unmatched at heavyweight. He uses his long arms and jabs as a control mechanism to disrupt opponents. The Gypsy King is capable of switching between Orthodox and Southpaw stances on demand. Over the years, he has also added a more aggressive, pressure-based approach to his repertoire. That was most evident in the final part of the trilogy vs Wilder, where the Briton dismantled him convincingly.
Against Joshua, Fury will bring the most complete technical toolkit of any opponent that AJ has ever faced. He is 3 inches taller and has an equally big reach advantage. Over the years, the Gypsy King proved he can win by outboxing, attrition and through sheer force, even when the cards are down. The question is whether, after coming out of retirement, Fury remains motivated enough.
Tyson Fury – Last 5 Fights
| Opponent | Date | Result |
| Arslanbek Makhmudov | 11 April 2026 | Win (UD) |
| Oleksandr Usyk (II) | 21 December 2024 | Loss (UD) – WBC / WBO / WBA |
| Oleksandr Usyk (I) | 18 May 2024 | Loss (SD) – Undisputed Title |
| Francis Ngannou | 28 October 2023 | Win (SD) |
| Derek Chisora | 3 December 2022 | Win (TKO R10) – WBC Title |
Anthony Joshua – ‘AJ’ (29-4, 26 KOs)
AJ arrived on the heavyweight scene like no British heavyweight before him. An Olympic gold medallist at London 2012 turned pro in 2013 and became World Champ by April 2016 at just 26 years old. The story arc, however, was one filled with historic ups and downs.
Once he was the unified champ, he sensationally lost to Andy Ruiz Jr., only to get redemption in the rematch. Then came two defeats at the hands of the one and only Usyk and a KO loss to Dubois. Most recently, AJ got some momentum back in a fight that baffled as many people as it entertained. He won via a 6th-round stoppage against Jake Paul in Miami in December 2025.
Once inside the ropes, Joshua is a physical specimen without equal in the division, apart from maybe Fury himself. At 6’6” and with an 82-inch reach, Joshua can display tremendous explosive power with both hands, as his ~90% KO ratio indicates. His best performances – an 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko in 2017 and the brutal 2-round demolition of Francis Ngannou in 2024 – showcase how efficiently Joshua dispatches opponents who are not on their game.
The only question mark over his career is AJ’s response to adversity. Having been knocked down only 6 times as a pro and stopped twice outright, Joshua does carry some tarnish on what would otherwise be a flawless legacy. Now working with Ben Davison, New AJ has improved his footwork, head movement, and ring generalship, moving away from the raw search-and-destroy approach that defined his earlier years.
Anthony Joshua – Last 5 Fights
| Opponent | Date | Result |
| Jake Paul | 19 December 2025 | Win (KO R6) |
| Daniel Dubois | 21 September 2024 | Loss (KO R5) – IBF Title |
| Francis Ngannou | 8 March 2024 | Win (KO R2) |
| Otto Wallin | 23 December 2023 | Win (RTD R5) |
| Robert Helenius | 12 August 2023 | Win (KO R7) |
Tale of the Tape
| Tyson Fury | Anthony Joshua | |
| Tyson Luke Fury | Name | Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua |
| 37 | Age (as of May 2026) | 36 |
| The Gypsy King | Nickname | AJ |
| 6′ 9″ / 206 cm | Height | 6′ 6″ / 198 cm |
| 85″ / 216 cm | Reach | 82″ / 208 cm |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 35-2-1, 24 KOs | Professional Record | 29-4, 26 KOs |
| 65% | KO Ratio | 90% |
| Wythenshawe, Manchester | Hometown | Watford, Hertfordshire |
| 2008 | Pro Debut | 2013 |
| SugarHill Steward | Trainer | Ben Davison |
Fury vs Joshua – Paths to Victory
As the two former world champs come to blows, the tactical questions surrounding this fight are genuinely fascinating. Here’s how 7bet experts and the insiders from around the world are picturing each man’s paths to victory.
How Can Fury Win?
Fury’s blueprint is built on the suffocation of his opponents. Carrying a 3-inch height and reach advantage means he can dictate the range from the get-go. Denying AJ’s mid-range combos (most dangerous weapons) is going to be crucial. Fury has beaten every style he has faced — the technical master (Klitschko), the raw puncher (Wilder), the colossus (Ngannou). His ability to adjust in-fight is second to none.
The key weapon is probably going to be his jab. Fury throws an exceptional, measured jab that serves double duty: it keeps Joshua at a distance and establishes a rhythm that gradually wears opponents down. Once the Gypsy King senses hesitation, he can shift gears to ramp up the pressure. The cleanest way to his victory seems one built around range control and ring IQ, leading to a Unanimous Decision.
How Can Joshua Win?
Strangely enough, AJ comes into the fight as the smaller man, yet his cleanest path to victory seems to run through the first 4 rounds. If he can close the distance ASAP and impose his strength in the clinch and land one or two clean right-handers that have ended 26 bouts, the fight can be over before Fury’s superior ring craft becomes the dominant factor. The aforementioned two-round demolition of Ngannou is evidence that, when the timing is right, no heavyweight alive survives AJ’s combination.
The challenge is that Fury is not Klitschko or Ngannou. He’s much more elusive than you might expect, and can absorb even the most devastating knockdown. Joshua might not be able to break through Fury’s defence so easily, so physical conditioning will also play a huge role. AJ will need to re-adjust after the start to sustain a high rate of work heading into the championship rounds to turn the points battle in his favour.
How to Watch Fury vs Joshua in the UK?
Fury vs Joshua will be broadcast live on Netflix worldwide, including the UK. It will be the 2nd live-streamed event of this magnitude on the platform in 2026, following Fury’s April return against Makhmudov.
Subscription details and pricing for Netflix are available at netflix.com, but the streaming service is included with all active subscriptions.
FAQ
Is Fury vs Joshua a Title Fight?
No, since both men lost their titles to Oleksandr Usyk. Fury vs Joshua is a non-title fight that only carries enormous prestige. However, the winner might become the next in line for a rematch against the very same Usyk.
Why Did it Take So Long for the Fight to Happen?
While it was close to happening a few times, Deontay Wilder’s contractual rematch clause derailed Fury’s side while AJ lost to Usyk, and the landscape changed. Subsequent discussions broke down due to financial terms and other complications. However, the timing is now right, and the event is scheduled for Q4 of 2026.
How Much Will Fury and Joshua Earn from this Fight?
While exact purses have not been publicly confirmed, both fighters are expected to pocket around £100m from the bout, according to widespread industry reports. Given the Netflix global rights deal and Saudi backing, it is likely to be among the highest-purse fights in British sporting history.
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