Anthony Joshua News

Harry Kettle - August 19, 2022

Deontay Wilder has given his thoughts on the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua this weekend. Last September, Oleksandr Usyk surprised a lot of fight fans and pundits by defeating Anthony Joshua to capture the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. It was always expected that the pair would run it back at some point and on Saturday night, that’s exactly what will happen over in Saudi Arabia as Usyk puts the belts on the line in the name of trying to end this Joshua rivalry once and for all.

Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022

Tyson Fury has revealed the conditions behind him potentially returning to finally take on rival Anthony Joshua. For years now we’ve all been waiting to see whether or not Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally settle the score in the boxing ring. They came particularly close to booking it last summer, only for Deontay Wilder to intervene and force Tyson’s hand by pushing for a trilogy fight in court.

Chris Taylor - April 23, 2022

Tyson Fury has no desire of fighting the winner of Usyk-Joshua 2, but has instead expressed interest in a exhibition bout with Francis Ngannou. Fury (32-0-1 Boxing) successfully defended his WBC and The Ring Heavyweight Titles earlier this afternoon in London, scoring a sixth round TKO victory over Dillian Whyte (see that here).

Harry Kettle - March 10, 2022

Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has hit back at those who have suggested he “ducked” Deontay Wilder. The last few years have served as quite the rollercoaster ride for Anthony Joshua. After beating Alexander Povetkin to move to 22-0 in his fourth straight stadium fight, many were calling for him to take on either Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder – with both being heavily rumoured for a long time by that point.

Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021

Anthony Joshua put the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles on the line when he squared off with Oleksandr Usyk this evening in London. The pair collided under the bright lights of Tottenham Spurs Stadium with over 65,000 fans in attendance.

Christopher Taylor - September 25, 2021

Anthony Joshua risked his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts when he squared off with Oleksandr Usyk this evening at Tottenham Spurs stadium in London. Joshua (24-2) was returning to action for the first time since December of 2020, where he had scored a ninth round knockout victory over Kubrat Pulev. Prior to that win, the British champion had suffered his lone career defeat came at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr.

Chris Taylor - September 25, 2021

Anthony Joshua puts his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts on the line when he squares off with Oleksandr Usyk this evening in London. Joshua (24-1) is returning to action for the first time since December of 2020, where he scored a ninth round knockout victory over Kubrat Pulev. The British champions lone career defeat came at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr. back in June of 2019.

Harry Kettle - May 20, 2021

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have gone back and forth at one another on social media after their superfight seemingly fell through. For months now fans have been waiting for an official announcement regarding Joshua vs Fury, a fight that has been years in the making. It’d be the biggest heavyweight boxing bout of this generation and the biggest of all time in the United Kingdom.

Adam D Martin - May 12, 2021

Promoter Eddie Hearn says that Tyson Fury will fight Anthony Joshua this summer in Saudi Arabia in a high-profile heavyweight boxing match. Fury and Joshua have been rumored to fight for quite some time now and the fight looks like it is finally making progress to come to fruition. Speaking to Sky Sports television, Hearn confirmed that the fight is on for August and it will take place in Saudi Arabia.

Cole Shelton - April 29, 2021

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua may not be fighting next after all. Recently, it was announced Fury and Joshua signed a two-fight deal and the first fight would happen at the end of July or early August in Saudi Arabia. However, according to Fury’s promoter in Bob Arum, there have been some hurdles and it’s likely the two box other opponents the next time out.

Harry Kettle - April 12, 2021

Anthony Joshua has hinted that an official announcement is coming regarding an undisputed heavyweight title fight against Tyson Fury. Over the course of the last few months we’ve all been waiting and watching to see when an announcement would be made. Joshua and Fury are the two best heavyweight boxers on the planet and fans have been eager to see them clash ever since they first started rising up through the ranks of the division.

Adam Martin - March 15, 2021

Boxing star Tyson Fury has opened as the betting favorite to defeat Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight boxing match set for later this year. It was officially announced on Monday that Fury and Joshua have officially signed a two-fight contract to fight each other this summer and then have a rematch at the end of the year. The heavyweight boxing championship will be unified in this massive fight between two of the biggest superstar boxers. With the Fury vs. Joshua fight now official, the sportsbooks have opened up the betting odds for this huge heavyweight title fight. Take a look at the opening odds for the Fury vs. Joshua matchup below (via BetOnline).

Cole Shelton - March 11, 2021

Tyson Fury may be fighting Deontay Wilder instead of Anthony Joshua next time out. After Fury TKO’d Wilder in February of 2020 in their highly anticipated rematch, many fans wanted to see the Anthony Joshua fight. It would unify the heavyweight division and prove who is the best heavyweight. However, Wilder was campaigning for the trilogy, but recently, talks between Fury and Joshua seemed to progress.

Tom Taylor - December 28, 2020

Anthony Joshua has shared a very promising update on a proposed heavyweight title fight with fellow Englishman Tyson Fury. Joshua and Fury currently stand atop the heavyweight boxing landscape, as Joshua holds  the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO titles, and Fury holds the WBC title and is the lineal heavyweight champ.

Chris Taylor - December 12, 2020

Tyson Fury sent a message to Anthony Joshua shortly after the Watford native scored a knockout win over Kubrat Pulev this evening. Joshua (24-1) squared off with Pulev (28-2) tonight at The SSE Arena in London where he successfully defended his WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles with a ninth-round KO.

Tom Taylor - December 11, 2020

Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev had a very heated face-off at the weigh-ins for their Saturday night heavyweight title fight. The pair came face-to-face on Friday morning, and from the looks of it, things very nearly got physical well before they enter the ring together. See it below:

Natasha Hooper - August 26, 2020

Anthony Johnson is eligible to return to the UFC’s Octagon in early 2021 after re-entering the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) testing pool. In April 2017, the heavyweight fighter came up short in his second shot at UFC light heavyweight gold when he fought former champion, Daniel Cormier. Despite his submission loss in the second round, he was still regarded as one of the top 205-pound fighters, and his subsequent retirement from MMA shocked fans around the world.

Tom Taylor - June 10, 2020

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed in principle to a pair of heavyweight title fights, according to Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua, the unified heavyweight champion, and Fury, the WBC and lineal heavyweight champion, are widely viewed as the best heavyweight boxers alive. There is presently massive interest in seeing the two Brits collide in the ring, and according to Hearn, things are moving in that direction.