Tyson Fury has said he is ready to face a different opponent at the end of 2026 if his long-awaited bout with Anthony Joshua does not take place. The heavyweight boxer made the comment in a recent interview, suggesting he will not wait indefinitely for the fight.
Fury and Joshua, both British heavyweights, have been linked to a showdown for years. Fans and promoters have hoped to see them meet in the ring, but negotiations have repeatedly stalled. Fury's latest statement indicates he is prepared to move on if an agreement is not reached soon.
"I'll fight somebody else at the end of 2026 if the Joshua fight doesn't happen," Fury said, according to reports. He did not specify who that opponent might be. The comment adds pressure on both camps to finalize a deal.
Joshua has not yet responded publicly to Fury's remarks. The potential fight remains one of the biggest in boxing, but time may be running out for the two champions to settle their rivalry in the ring.