Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have officially agreed to face each other in the ring. The announcement was made by Saudi Arabian boxing chief Turki Alalsheikh on social media, confirming the long-awaited match. Joshua is set to have a warm-up fight in July before the showdown with Fury in November, pending no injuries from his upcoming bout.

Fury recently made a successful return to boxing after a 16-month hiatus, defeating Arslanbek Makhmudov. Despite already signing the contract to fight Joshua, Fury was left waiting in the ring as his rival did not join him after the fight. Assuming Joshua emerges unscathed from his July fight, the highly anticipated match against Fury will take place in November and will be broadcast worldwide.

Joshua’s return to the ring was delayed due to a serious car accident in Nigeria that resulted in the loss of two close friends. He has been training diligently in Ukraine with champion Oleksandr Usyk, who believes Joshua will emerge victorious against Fury. Usyk expressed confidence in Joshua’s abilities, praising his training regimen and predicting his victory in the upcoming match.

After his recent victory, Fury expressed surprise and disappointment that Joshua did not confront him in the ring. Despite acknowledging the challenges both fighters have faced, Fury emphasized the unpredictability of heavyweight boxing and the risks involved in taking interim fights. He expressed eagerness for the long-anticipated match with Joshua, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding its realization but affirming his desire for the bout to proceed.

The boxing world eagerly awaits the clash between Joshua and Fury, with fans and pundits speculating on the outcome of this significant match-up.