Fury vs Joshua: The WBA "super" weight world title
Why it matters
The fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua represents a crucial moment for the heavyweight division, as the winner will have the opportunity to regain a highly prestigious title. The WBA 'super' is considered one of the most coveted belts, and the fight will have a significant impact on the heavyweight season, especially with Oleksandr Usyk vacating his titles. This match could also influence future challenges between the best boxers in the category.
Context
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are both former world champions who lost their titles to Oleksandr Usyk. With the chance to regain a prestigious belt, both boxers are motivated to prove their superiority in the division. The rivalry between Fury and Joshua is historic and this fight represents an opportunity for both to re-establish themselves as the best heavyweights.
Key points
- Fury vs Joshua: The WBA "super" weight world title.
- Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will face off for the WBA 'super' heavyweight world title on December 11 in Cardiff, as confirmed by Frank Warren.
- Fury vs Joshua: The WBA 'super' heavyweight world championship will be on the line for Cardiff fight, confirms Frank War.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will face off for the WBA world heavyweight title when they fight on December 11, Frank Warren confirmed. British rivals Fury and Joshua will meet in a highly anticipated bout at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, and now the WBA 'super' title will also be up for grabs. This is a surprise move, as the WBA already had a "regular" holder in Murat Gassiev, who expected to be elevated to champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the title. Both Fury and Joshua lost their world titles to Usyk. Now they have a chance to regain a title they held in years past. "That's the way it is at the moment. That will be up for grabs," Warren, who is Fury's promoter, told Sky Sports News. Sky Sports' John Dennen spoke to Dana White about what you can expect from the Fury vs Joshua fight. “Whoever wins that fight will have some version of the title and the goal, after Usyk vacates all the titles, is to find out who's the best, who's going to hold all the titles, who's going to be the No. 1 heavyweight. I'm sure Usyk will be back next year and it's going to be a really, really exciting year at heavyweight.” Warren is setting up a rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley for the WBO heavyweight title on Saturday. He would like to pit the winner of this fight against the winner of Fury vs Joshua next year. Joshua made the bold prediction of being able to KO Fury in the first round. “These guys are all looking to unify the titles and get involved in huge fights in 2027. We at Queensberry Promotions have made this a priority of ours and we want these fights to happen next year. And it would be really, really cool for the winner of Tyson and AJ to be involved in these fights. There would be fabulous fights to be had and the heavyweight division, as I keep telling everyone, is on fire. There are fabulous fights to be had. The fight between [Dubois and Wardley] will set everything up for the new year." WBO heavyweight champion Dubois told Sky Sports News: "If they give me either one [Fury or AJ], I'll fight him. A nice second course. I'm ready for whoever they put me against after this. I'll definitely face the winner of that."
What happens now
After the fight on December 11, the winner of Fury vs Joshua could face the winner of the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley for the WBO title. Furthermore, Oleksandr Usyk is expected to return to the ring next year, making 2024 a potentially exciting year for the heavyweights. The fight to determine who will be the number 1 in the division has just begun, and the match will have a fundamental importance in defining the future of the division.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the fight between Fury and Joshua take place?
The fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place on December 11.
What is the title at stake in the Fury vs Joshua fight?
The WBA 'super' heavyweight world title is up for grabs in the Fury vs Joshua fight.
Who are the current holders of the WBA heavyweight titles?
Currently, Murat Gassiev is the 'regular' holder of the WBA heavyweight title.
What is Fury and Joshua's recent form?
Both Fury and Joshua lost their world titles to Oleksandr Usyk.
What are the implications of the fight for the future of heavyweights?
The winner of the fight will have a version of the title and could face the winner of the rematch between Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley in the future.
