British Heavyweight Champions Line Up for Highly Anticipated Showdown in Riyadh
A long-awaited battle between two of the greatest heavyweights of their generation is finally on the horizon. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, two of the best British heavyweights of all time, are reportedly set to face off in a highly anticipated showdown as part of Riyadh Season in 2026.
The bout, which has been mooted for years, was first reported by The Ring Magazine, owned by head of Riyadh Season, Turki Alshikh. Fury and Joshua were once considered the top contenders for the undisputed heavyweight championship title, but their paths diverged after a series of setbacks.
Fury, who recently retired from boxing following back-to-back defeats to WBC, WBA, and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk, has announced his intention to return to the ring. Joshua, on the other hand, is gearing up for a fight against Jake Paul later this month, his first outing since being dismantled by Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
The news comes as Fury and Joshua prepare to face off separately in 2026 as part of Riyadh Season. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver some of the most exciting boxing action in recent years, with fans eagerly anticipating the clash between two of the sport's biggest stars.
Fury and Joshua have a long history in the ring, having been involved in a number of high-profile bouts over the years. Their rivalry has been fueled by their contrasting styles and personal differences, making their potential showdown a highly anticipated event for boxing fans around the world.
A long-awaited battle between two of the greatest heavyweights of their generation is finally on the horizon. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, two of the best British heavyweights of all time, are reportedly set to face off in a highly anticipated showdown as part of Riyadh Season in 2026.
The bout, which has been mooted for years, was first reported by The Ring Magazine, owned by head of Riyadh Season, Turki Alshikh. Fury and Joshua were once considered the top contenders for the undisputed heavyweight championship title, but their paths diverged after a series of setbacks.
Fury, who recently retired from boxing following back-to-back defeats to WBC, WBA, and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk, has announced his intention to return to the ring. Joshua, on the other hand, is gearing up for a fight against Jake Paul later this month, his first outing since being dismantled by Daniel Dubois in September 2024.
The news comes as Fury and Joshua prepare to face off separately in 2026 as part of Riyadh Season. This highly anticipated event promises to deliver some of the most exciting boxing action in recent years, with fans eagerly anticipating the clash between two of the sport's biggest stars.
Fury and Joshua have a long history in the ring, having been involved in a number of high-profile bouts over the years. Their rivalry has been fueled by their contrasting styles and personal differences, making their potential showdown a highly anticipated event for boxing fans around the world.
i've been waiting for this moment for ages, it's like the ultimate showdown between two of the greatest heavyweights of all time - fury and anthony joshua are legends in their own right and to see them go head-to-head in the ring is just pure magic 
plus, we get to see two of these boxing giants show off their skills and prove who's the best - i'm literally counting down the days till this fight happens 
they've had so many epic battles over the years, and now they're set to face off again. this is what boxing fans dream of - the ultimate showdown between two of the greatest heavyweights of all time 
and anthony joshua is gonna be like super ready to go 
idk man im still hyped tho 
anthony was just chillin 
anyway can't wait for 2026 already!!! 
and Joshuas has got a lot riding on this fight too, gotta see how he responds to being back in the spotlight after that loss to Dubois last year 
can't wait to see them go head-to-head in 2026 
. And let's be real, Joshua's comeback is going to take time too. Plus, have you seen their track records? Both guys have had some major setbacks 
. I'm not saying it won't happen, but I need to see them both getting back to their A-game before they step into the ring together 
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They've both had ups and downs in their careers, but when they step into that ring together... it's gonna be pure magic 
anyway i guess its gonna be interesting to see how Fury's comeback plays out and if Joshua can get his act together after that dubois beating 
also not sure what the hype is around this fight in riyadh season, is it just cuz its a fancy venue or something?
Like, finally! We've been waiting forever for this fight to happen... Tyson Fury is like "Oh, I'm gonna come back from retirement" 
". Can't wait to see what a 40-something year old Fury looks like in the ring... 
. And don't even get me started on Joshua's opponent, Jake Paul... 
who's gonna be all like "Oh, I'm not a boxer" 
i mean think about it if fury and joshua were still fighting each other all these years ago would they be where they are today 
or would they have already passed on the torch to a new generation of boxers 
it's all about letting go of the past and embracing the present 