BREAKING: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua finally signed as fight announcement made

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have officially signed to fight one another in a heavyweight clash 10 years in the making, as combat sports fans finally get the bout they’ve been dreaming of

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed to fight each other in a highly-anticipated grudge match 10 years in the making. Saudi Arabian boxing executive, Turki Alalsheikh announced the fight on social media, although there is yet to be confirmation from either camp.

He wrote: “To my friends in Great Britain – it’s happening. It’s signed.”

Joshua will first have a warn-up fight in July, although an opponent is yet to be announced for that bout. Fury, meanwhile, returned to the squared-circle earlier this month to claim a unanimous decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov after 12 gruelling rounds.

In the aftermath of that fight, which landed at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Joshua in attendance, Fury revealed that he had already signed to face his long-time rival. However, Joshua was apprehensive to respond to Fury’s gauntlet on the night, teasing the Gypsy King for his antics.

Fury said: “Thank you everyone for coming out tonight. I really appreciate every single one of you guys. 16 months out and we fill up Tottenham again. But like I said, let me get Arslanbek Makhmudov out the way and we’ll talk next.

“Next I want to give you the fight you’ve all been waiting for. I want you, AJ. Anthony Joshua.”

He added: “Let’s give the fight fans what they want. Here’s my challenge. I challenge you Anthony Joshua, to fight me, Tyson Fury, the Gypsy King, NEXT! Do you accept my challenge? Let him say yes or no now. Come on you big s***house, are you going to fight or not?”

Opting to remain in his seat following a tense staring contest, Joshua poured cold water on the idea of a fight. He replied: “Tyson you’re a clout chaser. I’ve never had no problem getting in the ring with you.

“I punched you up when we were kids. And after watching you here tonight, I’ll punch you up again. With all due respect, tonight is your night and you know I’ll sit across that ring from you in due time.

“You ain’t going to tell me what to do. I’ve been chasing you for the last 10 years. When you’re ready, you come and see me and tell me your terms and conditions and I’ll have you in the ring when I’m ready.

“I’m the boss. You work for me. I’m the landlord, remember that, you work for me.”

Now, however, it appears as though AJ has changed his tune, with the two potentially meeting in the ring at the end of the year. Should Joshua avoid any serious injury in his warm-up bout, a fight night in November could be on the cards.

There will be more to follow. We’ll bring you the very latest updates on this breaking news story.