Joshua vs Fury Set for 2026 Mega Fight as Both Boxers Eye £100m Payday

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are expected to earn up to £100 million each from their long-anticipated heavyweight showdown, widely regarded as the biggest fight in British boxing history.

The bout, likely to take place in the Middle East, is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026 and will feature a 50-50 purse split. Confirmation came on Monday from Saudi boxing promoter Turki Alalshikh, signaling that the long-delayed clash is finally on track after years of failed negotiations.

Plans for the fight had previously collapsed in 2021 due to a legal dispute involving Deontay Wilder. However, with those issues now resolved, both camps appear aligned to deliver the blockbuster event.

Although some argue the fight comes years after both men were at their peak, when they held world titles and were undefeated forces, the matchup still carries massive global appeal despite their current records and advancing ages.

Fury, 37, and Joshua, 36, are no longer world champions, but their star power remains strong. Fury recently returned from a 16-month retirement, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov in London, a move seen as a clear sign he is preparing for the Joshua clash.

For Joshua, the fight represents a major career finale following his recent £50 million earnings from a bout against Jake Paul. He is also set for a warm-up fight against Albanian boxer Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.

Both fighters enter the contest with recent setbacks, Joshua suffered a heavy defeat to Daniel Dubois in 2024, while Fury has lost two of his last three fights to Oleksandr Usyk, adding an element of unpredictability to the showdown.

Despite questions over timing and form, the scale of the event remains undeniable, with huge financial rewards and legacy implications on the line for both heavyweights.