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Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: English super fight set for December in Cardiff, Wales
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Former heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to fight on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, with the bout streaming on Netflix.
- The fight, long anticipated as one of the biggest in British boxing history, had earlier potential venues including Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wembley Stadium, and Madison Square Garden before settling on Wales.
- Fury has been calling for the fight since before his return from a doping ban in 2015, and despite years of insults and callouts, both fighters have built significant legacies as world champions.
- Both Fury and Joshua have experienced recent setbacks, with Fury losing twice to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024 and Joshua suffering multiple defeats including losses to Usyk, Daniel Dubois, and Andy Ruiz Jr.
- Despite being past their prime, the fight remains a major event expected to attract global attention due to the stature and history of both fighters.
