Fury vs Joshua: What’s Next After the Fight?
Fury vs Joshua: What’s Next After the Fight?
After nine years of patiently waiting, boxing fans might soon receive their wish, as speculation is circulating that Tyson Fury will finally step into the ring with Anthony Joshua.
After years of fighting talk and failed negotiations, the two heavyweights have reportedly verbally agreed to a fight and may battle it out in 2026.
As both boxers have recently experienced losses in the sport, they will have their reputations and careers on the line when they face each other for the first time.
For this reason, you might be wondering what the next step will be for the winner and loser of the prospective bout. Continue reading to find out what could be next after Fury vs. Joshua.
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The Winner May Pursue a Heavyweight Title
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Prospective Fight
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Tyson Fury | 69.93% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Anthony Joshua | 32.26% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Draw | 5.88% |
The winner of Fury vs Anthony Joshua is likely to pursue a heavyweight title fight. Tyson Fury has already expressed his intention of a Usyk trilogy, as he lost to him twice in 2024.
A win against Usyk would undoubtedly restore Fury’s reputation as the GOAT and may even lead to future heavyweight bouts before he retires once and for all.
If Anthony Joshua wins, he may focus on a Usyk trilogy too, as he lost to him in 2021 and 2022. Finally beating Usyk in the ring would likely be a huge boost to his confidence and may result in him seeking future heavyweight title belts before he bids goodbye to the sport.
Another option for Joshua, should he win, is a fight against Deontay Wilder, which has been frequently discussed over the years. However, he might choose to face Daniel Dubois in a rematch after losing to him in September 2024.
The Loser is Likely to Retire
Retirement seems the most likely scenario for the loser of Fury vs Joshua. While Tyson Fury will come out of retirement to fight AJ, a loss against him could force The Gypsy King to say goodbye to the sport for good.
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has already stated that AJ might retire after fighting Tyson Fury. He recently said, “Probably 2026 will be Anthony Joshua’s last year in the sport. Once AJ fights Tyson, he’s kind of done it all. Something feels right about beating Tyson Fury twice and then sailing off into the sunset.”
Of course, the contract will likely have a rematch clause, meaning the fighters are likely to fight each other one more time before bowing out of boxing.
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A Draw May Lead to a Rematch
There is, of course, a chance that the fight will be a draw, meaning the boxers will likely step inside the ring again for a rematch.
There are three draw options for the fight: a split decision (three judges have differing opinions), a majority draw (two out of three judges vote for a fighter), or a unanimous draw (all judges score the bout as a tie).
Both fighters will likely demand a rematch clause in the contract, providing another opportunity to fight if the fight is deemed a draw.
Fans would likely welcome a rematch, too, leading to much hype and excitement for the main event.
Of course, the above is all speculation, and you will need to wait patiently for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to officially announce they will fight each other soon.
