Fury-AJ Q4 2026 Wembley locked; Joshua returns vs Prenga July 25; Dana White tease; Vegas twist; Usyk vacates titles, now in talks with Zuffa for Wilder; Gassiev defends WBA title vs Kadiru July 11 (confirmed)
Key Questions
When and where is the Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight scheduled?
The fight is locked in for Q4 2026 at Wembley Stadium. It may require a 4am start time to maximize US PPV revenue, which could force the event abroad if UK authorities refuse.
What is Tyson Fury's warm-up fight before facing Anthony Joshua?
Fury will face Mariusz Wach on August 1 in Thailand. Frazer Clarke described the bout as a smart 'glorified spar' ahead of the Joshua showdown.
Who is Anthony Joshua fighting in his return bout and when?
Joshua returns on July 25 against Kristian Prenga. The fight marks his comeback following previous losses.
Why did Oleksandr Usyk vacate his heavyweight titles?
Usyk vacated the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts to pursue one more fight. He is now in direct talks with Zuffa Boxing for a bout against Deontay Wilder.
Who will defend the WBA heavyweight title on July 11 and against whom?
Murat Gassiev will defend the title against Petar Kadiru in Moscow. Kadiru is an unranked late replacement for Yoka, sparking controversy.
What promotion claims and venue options surround the Fury-Joshua fight?
Dana White has claimed involvement in the promotion, though Warren and Hearn deny this. A Vegas venue is also being considered alongside the Wembley plan.
How has the heavyweight division changed after Usyk vacating his belts?
Kabayel is likely to be elevated to WBC champion while Gassiev has been promoted to full WBA champion. An Itauma-Sanchez fight has been ordered for the IBF title.
Could other figures like Mike Tyson or Big John Fury be involved in upcoming events?
Big John Fury may return to the corner while Mike Tyson is mentioned as a potential coach for Anthony Joshua. These elements remain part of the developing story.
Fury confirms Aug 1 warm-up vs Mariusz Wach in Thailand before Nov Joshua. Frazer Clarke calls it a smart 'glorified spar'. Anthony Joshua returns to face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in a comeback fight. Usyk vacates all three heavyweight belts, now in direct talks with Zuffa Boxing for a Deontay Wilder fight. Wilder's camp officially opens door. This reshapes division: Kabayel likely elevated to WBC champ, Gassiev promoted to WBA champ after Yoka injury — now confirmed to defend vs Kadiru on July 11 in Moscow (Kadiru unranked causing controversy), Itauma-Sanchez ordered for IBF. Fury-Joshua could get WBA sanctioning. A new sticking point: the fight at Wembley may require a 4am start time to maximize US PPV revenue, with Alalshikh prioritizing US market. This could force the fight abroad if local authorities refuse. Vegas venue twist. Dana White claims promotion; Warren/Hearn deny. Big John Fury may return; Mike Tyson coaching AJ.