Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Head-to-Head

Last updated by Jemima Todd on 24th September 2026

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are preparing to meet on Friday 11th December 2026, bringing together two former heavyweight world champions whose careers have defined much of the British heavyweight story over the past decade.

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But how does the Fury vs Joshua head-to-head actually compare?

Fury is the taller man and possesses the longer reach, while Joshua enters with a higher proportion of his professional victories coming by knockout. Both have held multiple heavyweight world titles, both have fought Oleksandr Usyk twice, and both completed their final warm-up assignments in July 2026.

Here, we compare the Tyson Fury record, Anthony Joshua record, height, reach and fighting styles ahead of their meeting.

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Tale of the tape

The numbers establish some clear physical differences between Fury and Joshua.

BoxRec lists Fury at 206cm tall with a 216cm reach. Joshua is listed at 198cm with a 208cm reach. Both are orthodox fighters, although Fury regularly changes stance during contests.

Fury vs Joshua tale of the tape

TYSON FURY vs ANTHONY JOSHUA

Height
Fury: 206cm / 6ft 9in
Joshua: 198cm / 6ft 6in

Reach
Fury: 216cm / 85in
Joshua: 208cm / 82in

Age on fight night
Fury: 38
Joshua: 37

Stance
Fury: Orthodox
Joshua: Orthodox

Professional record
Fury: 36-2-1
Joshua: 30-4

Wins by KO/TKO
Fury: 25
Joshua: 27

Professional defeats
Fury: Two
Joshua: Four

Professional draws
Fury: One
Joshua: None

Weight
Heavyweight — official fight-night comparison TBC at the weigh-in

Records correct as of 24th September 2026. Height, reach and stance checked against BoxRec. Records to be re-checked against BoxRec during fight week.

Who is bigger, Fury or Joshua?

In terms of height and reach, Tyson Fury is the bigger fighter.

At 206cm, Fury has an eight-centimetre height advantage over the 198cm Joshua. The difference is identical in reach: Fury's 216cm reach is eight centimetres longer than Joshua's 208cm measurement.

Weight, however, is more variable. Heavyweights can change their weight significantly between contests depending on preparation and tactics, so a definitive Fury vs Joshua weight comparison should wait until the official weigh-in. Rather than relying on measurements from previous fights, this guide will be updated with both fighters' official weights once they step on the scales.

Fury's style and route to this fight

Fury's dimensions have been a defining part of his career, but his boxing has rarely depended on size alone.

Despite standing 206cm tall, Fury has demonstrated considerable movement for a heavyweight. His approach can involve controlling distance behind the jab, changing rhythm and varying his stance. He can box at range but has also demonstrated a willingness to close the distance and use his size in clinches.

That adaptability has been apparent across some of his biggest contests.

Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision in Düsseldorf in 2015 to win the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles. He later contested a trilogy with Deontay Wilder, drawing their first fight before winning the following two.

Oleksandr Usyk then handed Fury the first professional defeat of his career by split decision in May 2024. Usyk won their rematch by unanimous decision seven months later.

Fury subsequently returned to competition in 2026.

His final outing before the expected Joshua fight came against Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday 24th July. Fury controlled the contest before Wach's corner withdrew him following the seventh round, taking Fury's professional record to 36 wins, two defeats and one draw, with 25 stoppage victories.

The result means Fury approaches the Joshua contest with consecutive victories in 2026 following his two defeats to Usyk.

Joshua's style and route to this fight

Joshua presents a different physical and technical proposition.

He gives away height and reach to Fury, but his professional record demonstrates his ability to finish heavyweight contests inside the distance. Of Joshua's 30 professional victories, 27 have come by knockout or stoppage.

Joshua typically operates from an orthodox stance. His straight right hand has been central to many of his stoppage victories, while combinations at mid-range have also been a regular feature of his boxing.

His route through the heavyweight division began after winning super-heavyweight gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

As a professional, Joshua became IBF heavyweight champion by defeating Charles Martin in 2016. He went on to defeat Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium in 2017 and later added the WBO title by beating Joseph Parker at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Joshua lost his unified titles to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 before winning their immediate rematch on points. He subsequently suffered consecutive defeats to Usyk and was stopped by Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.

His latest contests have moved his record to 30-4 with 27 knockouts.

Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in December 2025 before facing Kristian Prenga on Saturday 25th July 2026. Prenga knocked Joshua down twice in the opening round, but Joshua recovered and secured a second-round knockout to move to 30 professional victories.

That victory completed Joshua's final scheduled warm-up before the Fury contest.

Where the fight could be won

The Fury vs Joshua styles comparison raises several tactical questions, without providing a simple answer about the eventual outcome.

The first is distance.

Fury's eight-centimetre advantages in both height and reach give him different options when operating from range. His jab, movement and ability to alter his stance could all affect how Joshua approaches the space between the two fighters.

Joshua, meanwhile, has recorded stoppages in 27 of his 30 professional victories. His challenge will include finding opportunities to establish his own offence against a taller opponent with the longer reach.

Another factor is what happens at closer range.

Fury has previously used his dimensions in clinches as well as from distance. Joshua's combination punching and power provide a different threat when exchanges develop in mid-range.

Then there is adaptability. Both fighters have experienced the full range of elite heavyweight contests, including championship fights decided on the scorecards and bouts featuring knockdowns or stoppages. Both have also experienced defeat and subsequently returned to win major contests.

Their shared history with Usyk provides another point of comparison. Joshua faced the Ukrainian in 2021 and 2022, losing both contests on points. Fury also went 24 rounds with Usyk across two fights in 2024, losing both decisions.

Those results provide useful evidence about their respective careers, but they do not offer a direct formula for Fury vs Joshua. Different match-ups create different tactical problems.

That uncertainty is central to the contest. The measurements tell us where the physical advantages lie; the records tell us what each fighter has previously achieved. Neither determines what will happen when they meet.

What the undercard tells us

The final Fury vs Joshua undercard remains an important part of the wider fight-night picture.

At the time of writing, the complete card has not been officially confirmed. Reports have linked possible high-profile supporting contests with the event, but potential fights should not be treated as confirmed until announced by the organisers.

Once the full undercard is available, it will provide more information about the structure and scale of the night.

It will also establish the running order leading into Fury vs Joshua, which matters for anyone attending in person. The length of undercard fights can affect the precise timing of the headline contest, meaning an advertised or expected ring-walk time can move as the evening develops.

For many supporters inside the stadium, however, the final moments before the main event will carry particular significance.

Fury and Joshua have occupied the same heavyweight era without previously meeting. Supporters have followed their respective championship victories, defeats, comebacks and years of negotiations separately. On Friday 11th December, those two careers are due to converge in the same ring.

For fans of either boxer, being inside the venue means experiencing that moment first-hand — from the undercard through to the entrances and opening bell.

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FAQs

Who is taller, Fury or Joshua?

Tyson Fury is taller than Anthony Joshua. BoxRec lists Fury at 206cm (6ft 9in) and Joshua at 198cm (6ft 6in), giving Fury an eight-centimetre height advantage.

Fury also has the longer reach. His listed reach is 216cm (85in), compared with Joshua's 208cm (82in).

What are Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's records?

Following their respective July 2026 contests, Tyson Fury's professional record is 36-2-1 with 25 stoppage wins, while Anthony Joshua's record is 30-4 with 27 knockout or stoppage wins.

Fury's latest victory came against Mariusz Wach on Friday 24th July 2026, while Joshua defeated Kristian Prenga the following day.

These records will be checked again against BoxRec during fight week.

Who has fought better opposition?

There is no single objective measure that establishes which fighter has faced "better" opposition.

Both have extensive world-level heavyweight records. Fury has fought opponents including Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder and Oleksandr Usyk, while Joshua's record includes Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, Andy Ruiz Jr, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois.

They also share notable opponents, which allows for direct factual comparisons without determining whose overall opposition was stronger. Both have fought Klitschko and Usyk, for example, while other opponents and circumstances differ considerably.

Have Fury and Joshua ever fought before?

No. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have never fought each other professionally.

The contest has been discussed and negotiated at several points during their careers, including when both men held heavyweight world titles, without previously reaching the ring.

That history is an important part of the significance of Friday 11th December 2026: after spending much of the past decade as two of Britain's most prominent heavyweights, Fury and Joshua are finally due to meet.

Who has the longer reach, Fury or Joshua?

Fury has the longer reach.

BoxRec lists Fury's reach at 216cm (85in) and Joshua's at 208cm (82in). That gives Fury an eight-centimetre, or approximately three-inch, reach advantage.

Who has the better record, Fury or Joshua?

Their records can be compared factually, but "better" depends on the criteria being used.

Fury currently has 36 wins, two defeats and one draw, with 25 stoppage victories. Joshua has 30 wins and four defeats, with 27 stoppage victories. Joshua therefore has more stoppage wins, while Fury has more total victories and fewer professional defeats.

Both have also held multiple heavyweight world titles and faced leading fighters from their era. The figures provide different points of comparison rather than an objective verdict on which record is superior.

Last updated: 24th September 2026

All tale-of-the-tape statistics will be re-checked against BoxRec in fight week. Official weights will be added following the weigh-in.

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