Fury vs Joshua: Finally | Fight Date, Odds, Prediction & Netflix Breakdown

Dubbed Finally, it’s a fight that the whole of the UK and most of the boxing world has been waiting for years. Fury vs Joshua is finally set for Friday 11 December 2026 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Tyson Fury (36-2-1) meets Anthony Joshua (30-4) over 12 rounds, live on Netflix, to settle a long-standing debate: who’s the best British heavyweight of this generation.

This page will cover the Fury vs Joshua betting odds, introduce fight information, the tale of the tape, as well as what boxing experts are predicting. Finally, 7bet will explain how to watch the fight live on Netflix. The page is scheduled for updates as fight night gets closer, and odds shift or more news breaks.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua | Fight Overview

While the promotion of this bout has been swamped in turmoil as Eddie Hearn has been exchanging pleasantries with UFC’s Dana White, Cardiff has emerged as the host city. The Principality Stadium in Wales has room for nearly 80,000 fans, and a sell-out is expected.

Netflix has acquired the streaming rights, so UK fans and everyone around the world can watch it live if they have an active Netflix subscription, with no separate PPV fees. Ring walks are expected sometime after midnight BST time, so Fury vs Joshua could only start on 12 December, Saturday. Here are the main facts about the fight:

• Date: 11 December, 2026
• Location: Cardiff, Wales
• Venue: The Principality Stadium
• Rules: Heavyweight Bout @ 12 Rounds
• On the Line: Not a confirmed title bout, only pride & glory
• Betting available at 7bet

Lore & Anticipation – Why is Fury vs Joshua Only Happening Now?

As the two most prominent British heavyweights in recent years, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have been linked together for years, yet the event never happened. A deal agreed in 2021 collapsed when Fury was forced to face Deontay Wilder for the 3rd time. Then, negotiations fell apart again the following year. In 2024, both suffered devastating defeats (Fury to Usyk and Joshua to Dubois). Subsequently, Fury announced his retirement, and most fans accepted that Fury vs Joshua simply wouldn’t happen.

Enter 2026, however. Fury comes out of retirement, and Joshua gains confidence after a tragic car crash. Both Britons are riding recent successes and agreed to come to blows in Cardiff. The dynamic duo met the media at a press conference in London on 30 September, providing plenty of clip-worthy moments and hype-building banter.

Fury vs Joshua is billed as the biggest all-British heavyweight contest on home soil since Lennox Lewis faced Frank Bruno in 1993. While neither is in their prime, there’s too much legacy at stake to ignore this fight. For the full range of heavyweight markets, head to the boxing betting section.

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua | Betting Odds

Below is a comprehensive overview of the main betting markets available for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua at 7bet UK. All listed markets are and should be available at 7bet come fight night. Every market is explained so new bettors can make more informed decisions.

Note: The Fury vs Joshua odds below are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change. Always check the latest prices at the ‘Betting’ section and gamble responsibly. 

Winner

The most straightforward pick on the card. Punters can back either Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua to have their hand raised after the final bell. The method of victory doesn’t affect the outcome, as long as you pick the eventual winner.

Right now, Fury is the favourite at 10/21, implying roughly a 68% chance of winning. For Joshua, the odds are longer at a price of 31/20, pointing to a chance of around 39%. If you’re wondering why the two add up to 100%, it’s because the bookmaker’s margin is built in. 

The prices point to the ‘Gypsy King’ being the favourite, because his most recent fights have featured opposition with more quality than Joshua’s, who fought entertainer/boxer Jake Paul and an unranked underdog Kristian Prenga. Still, the numbers don’t suggest a walkover. Fury’s size and mobility against Joshua’s knockout power will have millions of fans glued to their TVs.

Method of Victory

With this market, bettors need to guess two things: who will win and how the bout ends. Select a KO/TKO, disqualification, or a decision win for either fighter, with a draw also available. Keep in mind that draws are extremely rare in heavyweight boxing but still possible. This market is more specific than ‘Winner’, so odds tend to be longer. Get to know the numbers below.

The shortest price is ‘Tyson Fury by KO, TKO or Disqualification’, implying a probability of around 44% and keeping consistent with Fury’s status as the favourite. Joshua by KO, TKO or disqualification follows at 5/2 (~29%), which is fitting for AJ’s track record of 27 KOs out of 30 total wins. If it goes to the scorecards, the book expects Fury to have an edge, but overall, the market rates a stoppage as more likely than a decision for either athlete.

Round Total

The ‘Round Total’ market asks whether the fight will last longer or shorter than a set threshold. For example, if you back ‘Over 9.5 ’, it means the bout needs to reach the 10th, while ‘Under 9.5’ requires Fury or Joshua to take care of business before the end of the 9th. As fight night approaches, expect various thresholds to appear. As of right now, the available picks are listed below:

The two sides are priced close together. Under 9.5 sits at about 57% implied probability, but it’s only 5% shorter than Over 9.5, which means the market is timidly leaning toward a finish before the 10th round. However, reaching the later rounds is the deep water where sometimes willpower alone is enough to allow a boxer to prevail. Always do your research before placing a ‘Round Total’ bet.

Will the Fight Go the Distance?

One more clear-cut binary pick. Answer whether the judges will be needed after 12 rounds. Pick ‘Yes’, if you believe Fury vs Joshua will be decided by points, or place ‘No’ in your betslip if you expect a stoppage in either direction.

At the time of writing, ‘No’ is the favourite at 1/2, implying a 67% probability in the eyes of the book. On the other hand, ‘Yes’ runs at 6/4, indicating about a 40% chance. While there’s some discrepancy, prices reflect the power on both corners, as Fury and Joshua have 52 combined knockouts from a total of 66 victories between the two. At the same time, Fury has great skills in boxing on the outside, while AJ refuted some ‘glass chin’ claims against Kristian Prenga, when he rebounded from first-round knockdowns. 

Other Popular Markets

If you want to find more markets to add to your betslip, 7bet usually has them on offer before the fight night. As the 11 December showdown Fury vs Joshua approaches, here is a short introduction to other popular markets that attract 7bet’s customers and boxing fans in the UK.

• Winner & Exact Round – a longer-odds prop bet, which requires correctly guessing the winning boxer and the exact round when the fight should end. Because of the degree of difficulty, odds tend to be long. Example: ‘Joshua, Round 7’.

• Round Group Betting & Winner – similar to ‘Winner & Exact Round’, but instead of guessing the exact round, punters settle on intervals (brackets). Because there’s a bit more flexibility, odds are shorter than with the market above. Example: ‘Fury to win Rounds 10-12’.

Tyson Fury (‘Gypsy King’) – 36-2-1 (25 KOs)

Tyson Fury, known as ‘The Gypsy King’, brings a 36-2-1 record with 25 knockouts into the fight. Already at 38, the 6’9” giant is the older of the pair, but still has plenty left in the tank. Throughout his career, Fury has displayed unusual mobility for his size, regularly switching between southpaw and orthodox stances to throw his opponents off. 

His highlights include the reign-ending win over Wladimir Klitschko and two victories over Deontay Wilder. His only two defeats came against Oleksandr Usyk in 2024, by split decision in May and by unanimous decision in December. All of this in the past, and recent outings still showed that the Manchester native remains a force to be reckoned with. 

After more than a year away from the ring, Fury returned in April 2026 and took care of business against a solid contender, Arslanbek Makhmudov, via unanimous decision. ‘Gypsy King’ followed it up with a win in Thailand, where Mariusz Wach’s corner stopped things before R8. The main question for Fury is how well he’ll be prepared to face Joshua, who’s a much more formidable KO artist than either of his two previous foes.

Anthony Joshua (‘AJ’) – 30-4 (27 KOs)

At one time, AJ was hailed as the best heavyweight in Britain and, possibly, the world. However, his story is full of historic ups and colossal downs. On fight night, Joshua is going to be 37 and will bring a 30-4 record with 27 knockouts to the table. 

At his best, he’s one of the most complete heavyweights ever. The 6ft 6in heavyweight won Olympic super-heavyweight gold in 2012 and later held all four belts (IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO). Still, a shock defeat against Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019 tarnished his legacy, despite AJ reclaiming the hardware later. Two losses to Usyk followed, and a devastating KO defeat at the hands of DDD – Daniel Dubois followed. 

It seemed that AJ had just faded away, but as fans can see, he’s not done yet. Joshua has rebuilt with two stoppage wins. First, he had fun against Jake Paul in December of 2025, then travelled to Jeddah in July of 2026 to face Kristian Prenga. He was floored twice in the first, yet recovered to KO the Albanian in R2. That night showed both his power and greatest concern – defence and chin questions, which Fury’s camp is definitely eyeing to exploit.

Fury vs Joshua: Tale of the Tape

Key Points & Things to Watch Before Fury vs Joshua Betting

Here are the things to watch and most important factors that could decide the outcome of this mega fight:

• Size & Reach vs Power – Fury’s 3-inch height and reach advantage will let him control the distance. Joshua needs to close the gap and land clean power blows, making the bigger man fight on the back foot. However, he needs to be ready to absorb some damage in the process, which, to date, is the biggest question mark surrounding AJ. Whoever dictates the range in the early rounds will probably set the pattern for the fight.
• Ring Activity & Form – both men fought twice since December of 2025, winning 2 out of 2 outings. Still, while Fury needed a decision to win over Makhmudov, AJ showed even more warning signs when he was dropped twice by Kristian Prenga in July, potentially encouraging The Gypsy King’s side. 
• Age & Durability – both of these powerful Brits are nearing their 40s. The last time either faced a reigning or former world champ was in 2024. Durability in later rounds could be the deciding factor.

Fury vs Joshua Prediction

Let’s see what’s the most likely scenario for a Fury and a Joshua win, based on their strengths and expert insights.

How Fury Wins

For Fury, the logical path is the exploitation of his size and reach advantages, as well as employing that mobility we know so much about to make AJ miss. If he can slow the pace and wear Joshua down, he has the ring craft and stamina to take over around the 5th and beyond. What’s more, landing one or two clean shots can also be devastating to Joshua, who has been knocked down far more times than Fury. 

So, ‘The Gypsy King’ doesn’t need a revolution; he just needs to execute what worked so well throughout his long, successful career. 

How Joshua Wins

Most experts agree that AJ needs to start fast, work the body and land powerful right hands early, before Fury settles into a rhythm. He isn’t known for stamina, so a decision win over an opponent who hasn’t been KO’d once is much less likely.

A knockdown in the first part of the fight could change the course of this event, as Joshua has been able to finish hurt opponents with an eagle-like precision.

How to Watch Fury vs Joshua in the UK

The only way to watch Fury vs Joshua in the UK is on Netflix. The event will stream live on the platform at no extra cost for all existing subscribers. The undercard should begin on Friday evening, 11 December, and the main event is likely to cross into Saturday. Start times haven’t been announced just yet, and tend to be revealed closer to fight night.

Tickets for the Principality Stadium were reported to go on sale on Friday 9 October at 12 pm BST. Once the fight begins, you can follow the live markets in the in-play section at 7bet.

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