Fury credits Dana White for progress on proposed Joshua bout

Tyson Fury said he appreciates UFC CEO Dana White’s role in moving forward talks for a bout with fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua. Fury noted that White helped secure a deal with a streaming platform and described the effort as “amazing.”

The fight, which has been discussed for years, is reportedly being arranged by Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh, with a tentative timeline for 2026 after both fighters completed recent tune-up matches. Fury has indicated a preference for the contest to be staged at Madison Square Garden in New York, while Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has reportedly favored Wembley Stadium in London.

Fury claimed that contract negotiations have stalled, accusing Hearn’s side of making additional demands and suggesting that the lack of a finalized agreement is the main obstacle. He added that he has not requested extra money or changes to the terms offered by the Saudi promoters.

No official date, location, or contract details have been released, and both camps continue to discuss the terms of a potential matchup.