Overview
- Promoter Frank Warren said this week that Tyson Fury’s next opponent will be announced imminently and that the foe will be a recognisable, credible name, explicitly ruling out Andy Ruiz Jr.
- Anthony Joshua remains scheduled to fight Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Riyadh as part of his build toward the proposed Fury clash.
- Fury returned to the ring with a win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April and is contracted to take a warm‑up bout before meeting Joshua under a reported multi‑fight framework.
- Several outlets report the Fury–Joshua fight is targeted for late 2026, frequently cited as November, but promoters say the exact date, stadium and broadcaster splits are not finalised.
- Promoters are picking tune‑up opponents to minimise the risk of an upset or injury that could derail the blockbuster, and they are concurrently advancing other heavyweight plans such as Moses Itauma’s expected top‑10 fight in Manchester.