Last updated by Jemima Todd on Thursday 17th September 2026

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have dominated British heavyweight boxing for more than a decade, but one major question remains unanswered: what will happen if they finally meet in the ring?

The long-awaited contest has moved closer after both heavyweights returned to winning ways in July 2026. Contracts have reportedly been signed for the all-British showdown, although crucial details surrounding when and where it could take place are still being discussed. Now, Cardiff has emerged as a potential destination.

Recent reports have linked the Principality Stadium with staging Fury v Joshua, with The Times reporting that Cardiff is increasingly likely to host the contest. However, no venue or date has been officially announced. Here, we look at the latest reports surrounding Fury v Joshua, why Cardiff is being discussed and what would make the Principality Stadium a significant setting for the long-awaited fight.

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Could Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua take place in Cardiff?

Cardiff has emerged as a potential location for Fury v Joshua, although the Principality Stadium has not been officially confirmed as the venue.

Fury's manager Spencer Brown discussed Cardiff as one of the possible locations in September, with negotiations over the event still ongoing. Further reports have strengthened the speculation. The Times reported in September that Cardiff was becoming increasingly likely to stage the contest, potentially in late November.

For now, however, Cardiff remains a reported possibility rather than a confirmed destination. If the Principality Stadium is selected, it would mark a return to familiar surroundings for Joshua. The British heavyweight has fought there twice during his professional career. He defeated Carlos Takam at the stadium in October 2017 before returning in March 2018 to beat Joseph Parker on points.

When could Fury v Joshua happen?

The exact date of Fury v Joshua has not been officially announced.

November has previously been targeted for the contest, while Fury's manager has more recently suggested that either November or December could be considered. Recent reports have also linked Cardiff to a possible date in late-November, but this remains unconfirmed.

There has additionally been discussion about an unusually late start time for the main event. Sky Sports reported in July that event organisers wanted the contest to begin as late as 2:00am in the UK to accommodate an international audience. The same report suggested that such a start could potentially be accommodated at the Principality Stadium.

That remains another prospective element of the event rather than a confirmed arrangement. Until an official announcement is made, the venue, date and start time should therefore all be treated as subject to change.

What is confirmed about Fury v Joshua?

While many of the details surrounding the event remain uncertain, both fighters have completed their respective comeback contests.

Fury faced Mariusz Wach in Pattaya, Thailand on Friday 24th July 2026. Wach's corner stopped the contest following the seventh round, giving Fury another victory ahead of the proposed Joshua fight. Joshua returned one day later against Kristian Prenga at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. His comeback proved considerably more dramatic. Joshua was knocked down twice during the opening round before recovering to stop Prenga in round two.

Those victories kept both fighters on course for their proposed meeting. Sky Sports reported following the two contests that contracts had been signed for Fury and Joshua to fight, with the date and venue still to be announced.

More recently, Fury's manager Spencer Brown has publicly expressed confidence that the contest will take place while confirming that negotiations remain ongoing. That means there is a significant distinction between the fight itself and its final arrangements: reports indicate that agreements are in place for Fury and Joshua to meet, but the precise details of where and when remain unresolved publicly.

Why is Cardiff being considered for Fury v Joshua?

The Principality Stadium has several characteristics that could make it suitable for a major boxing event, particularly towards the end of the year.

One of its most significant features is its retractable roof. If Fury v Joshua were staged in Cardiff during the British winter, the roof could remove some of the uncertainty associated with holding a major stadium event at that time of year.

The venue has also previously indicated its interest in hosting the contest. In July, a Principality Stadium spokesperson told Sky Sports that the venue would be "delighted" to stage Fury v Joshua and confirmed its ambition to bring major boxing events back to Cardiff.

The potential for a late main-event start has also featured in reports surrounding Cardiff's candidacy. None of those factors guarantees that the Principality Stadium will ultimately be selected, but they help explain why Cardiff continues to feature prominently in speculation surrounding the event.

Cardiff's heavyweight boxing history

Should Fury v Joshua ultimately take place at the Principality Stadium, it would add another significant contest to Cardiff's boxing history.

Joshua has already experienced two major nights at the venue. He defended his heavyweight titles against Carlos Takam there in 2017, winning after the contest was stopped in round 10. Joshua returned to Cardiff in March 2018 for his unification contest against Joseph Parker. He won by unanimous decision, adding Parker's WBO heavyweight title to the WBA, IBF and IBO belts he already held.

The stadium also staged Joe Calzaghe's super-middleweight contest against Mikkel Kessler in November 2007.

Cardiff's history of staging major boxing events therefore provides additional context to the latest reports linking the city with Fury v Joshua.

Why Fury v Joshua has been so long anticipated

Fury and Joshua have occupied prominent positions in heavyweight boxing for much of the past decade, but they have never met professionally, with both figures having held multiple heavyweight world titles and competed in some of the division's most significant contests.

Joshua became a two-time unified heavyweight world champion during a career that has included fights against Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Andy Ruiz Jr, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois.

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Fury first became a world heavyweight champion when he defeated Klitschko in 2015. Following his return to boxing, his career included a trilogy against Deontay Wilder and two contests against Oleksandr Usyk.

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It should be noted that previous attempts have been made to arrange Fury v Joshua. A proposed contest in 2021 did not ultimately take place after Fury was ordered to face Wilder for a third time. Terms for another proposed meeting were discussed in 2022, but that contest also failed to materialise. This history of unsuccessful negotiations is another reason why the latest reports surrounding Cardiff should be treated cautiously until the final details are formally announced.

How could Fury v Joshua unfold?

Part of the interest surrounding Fury v Joshua comes from the contrast between the two heavyweights:

Fury has regularly used his height, reach and movement to control distance, while also demonstrating an ability to switch approaches depending on his opponent.

Joshua contrastingly brings considerable power and an extensive record of stoppage victories. His July contest against Prenga also demonstrated his ability to recover from adversity, as he responded to two first-round knockdowns by securing the victory in round two.

If the pair meet, their contrasting attributes could create an intriguing tactical contest. Much could depend on who establishes control of the distance in the opening rounds, but until Fury and Joshua actually enter the ring, any assessment of how the contest might develop remains hypothetical.

Could Fury v Joshua be late-night?

A possible late-night start has become another talking point surrounding the proposed fight.

Sky Sports reported in July that organisers were considering a main-event start as late as 2:00am in the UK to cater for an international audience. The Principality Stadium was subsequently discussed as a venue that could potentially accommodate such a schedule.

This does not mean that Fury and Joshua will fight at 2:00am if Cardiff is selected. No official start time has been announced, and the final arrangements could change as negotiations continue.

For now, the potential late start is another reported possibility surrounding the event.

What’s next for Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua?

Attention now turns to confirmation of the final event details.

Cardiff's Principality Stadium has emerged as a potential venue, while reports have discussed dates in November and December. A possible late-night start has also formed part of the conversation surrounding the proposed event.

None of those details has yet been officially confirmed.

What can be said with greater certainty is that both fighters have completed their July contests, reports state that contracts have been signed for them to meet, and negotiations surrounding the remaining event details have continued.

If Cardiff is ultimately selected, Fury v Joshua would bring two of Britain's most prominent heavyweights to a city with an established history of staging major boxing occasions. Until an official announcement arrives, however, the Principality Stadium remains only one possible setting for a contest which British boxing supporters have waited years to see.

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