Fury Targets Usyk Trilogy
Tyson Fury Plans Usyk Trilogy After Facing Anthony Joshua in December
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Fury said he expected to be especially active in 2026, describing the Joshua bout as his third fight of the year and saying he was “literally match-fit” after going 12 rounds with Arslanbek Makhmudov and seven with Mariusz Wach.
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Fury predicted he would knock Joshua out within six or seven rounds.
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Usyk won their first meeting by split decision after a ninth-round knockdown, then took the rematch by unanimous decision, controlling much of the fight.
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Joshua said he was prepared to absorb repeated punches and keep advancing until he secured victory, while acknowledging that the fight would present challenges.
Tyson Fury says he will fight Anthony Joshua on December 11 in Cardiff as a warm-up before pursuing a third bout with Oleksandr Usyk, whom he has lost to twice. BBC reported that Fury plans to ask US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk for the Joshua fight. Fury has never been knocked out as a professional and predicts he will stop Joshua in six or seven rounds.
Joshua, in turn, says he aims to become the first fighter to knock Fury down. The British heavyweight clash at Principality Stadium sets the stage for Fury's bigger goal: avenging his losses to Usyk, possibly at Madison Square Garden, while Fury describes 2026 as a year when he expects to fight three times.
Fury Eyes Trilogy With Usyk After Joshua Upset
Fury has lost both fights to Usyk. In their first meeting, Usyk won by split decision after knocking Fury down in the ninth round. The rematch went to a unanimous decision, with Usyk controlling large stretches of the fight. Now Fury wants revenge on boxing's biggest stage — Madison Square Garden — and sees Joshua as a stepping stone.
BBC reports that Fury dismissed Joshua as merely an obstacle. The former champion said he expects to be at peak fitness after fighting twice already in 2026 — going 12 rounds with Arslanbek Makhmudov and seven with Mariusz Wach. Joshua is scheduled as his third fight of the year.
Joshua Seeks Historic Knockout Against Undefeated Fury
Joshua has never knocked out Fury, and no fighter has ever done so in a professional bout. Joshua said he is prepared to absorb repeated punches and keep advancing until he secures victory. He acknowledged the fight will present serious challenges, but expressed confidence in his strategy.
Fury, meanwhile, predicted a dominant performance. He said he expects to knock Joshua out within six or seven rounds, framing the December 11 bout as a way to make a strong statement before his Usyk trilogy. BBC noted Fury emphasized this fight will not be his final contest.
Trump Set to Lead Fury Into the Ring
Fury has requested that President Donald Trump lead his ring walk at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. BBC reported the plan as part of Fury's preparations for the high-profile British matchup. The involvement of the US president would add significant pageantry to the event and underscore the fight's importance in heavyweight boxing.
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