# Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Confirmed for Dec 11

> British heavyweight rivals Fury and Joshua set for Cardiff showdown after 15-year wait
- Title: Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Fight Confirmed for Dec 11
- Summary: British heavyweight rivals Fury and Joshua set for Cardiff showdown after 15-year wait The fight will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on…
- Keywords: tyson fury, anthony joshua, principality stadium, cardiff, wba, boxing, british boxing, december 11, tyuri alalshikh, ring magazine, dane white, fury vs joshua
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13584326/tyson-fury-vs-anthony-joshua-british-heavyweight-showdown-set-for-cardiffs-principality-stadium-on-december-11
- Published: 2026-09-24T12:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: tyson fury, anthony joshua, principality stadium, cardiff, wba, boxing, british boxing, december 11, tyuri alalshikh, ring magazine, dane white, fury vs joshua
## All-British clash confirmed
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury agreed to fight in Cardiff on December 11 after 15 years of negotiations.

> For 15 years no one has been able to make this fight. Back in April, I said that any announcement would come from me.
## Location resolved
Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host the fight, chosen to cater to US television audiences.
## Timing details
The bout starts in the early hours of Saturday morning to accommodate international broadcasting.
## Title context
The fight will be for the WBA 'super' heavyweight title vacated by Usyk, with Murat Gassiev demoted.
## Promotional push
Joshua shared a cryptic Instagram post hinting at his influence on negotiations.

> The quietest ones often pull the strings
## Social media reaction
Turki Alalshikh confirmed the fight would happen in the UK, ending months of uncertainty.

> I can now confirm that Fury vs Joshua will be coming to the UK, as I promised British boxing fans.
## Press conference
Both fighters will appear together at a press conference in London on September 30.
## Historical significance
The Principality Stadium has hosted major UK boxing events, including Joshua's previous fights.
## Fight preparation
Joshua recovered from a first-round knockdown in July, while Fury returned from retirement after a year out of the sport.
## Media coverage
The fight will be shown globally on Netflix, with Alalshikh, The Ring and Dana White namechecked in the announcement.
## Viewpoint analysis
Sky Sports' Andy Scott called the fight confirmation a 'win' for British boxing fans after years of delay.

> Take the safety catch off, it is happening.
## Historical context
The fight follows a pattern of all-British heavyweights clashing at Cardiff, like Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno.
## Future implications
The winner will take a significant place in heavyweight history, with both fighters having multiple world titles.
## Key figures
Turki Alalshikh, The Ring, and Dana White were involved in the announcement but Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn were not.
## Final confirmation
The fight is set for December 11, 2026, after months of negotiation and preparation.
## Key takeaway

The fight will take place at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on December 11, 2026, after months of negotiation.