Fury and Joshua set to fight in Cardiff on 11 December

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 10:50 · Archive

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in Cardiff on 11 December to settle a rivalry that has been building for a decade.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight in Cardiff on 11 December, settling a rivalry that has been building for a decade. Fury is expected to start as favourite for the all-British heavyweight showdown.

Joshua has vowed to embrace the pressure ahead of the bout. Speaking at the launch of sportswear for athletes who thrive under pressure, he said: 'Pressure comes with every part of this sport. Every training session, every fight, every expectation. I've learned that you shouldn't run from it. You have to embrace it and when you've put the work in, pressure becomes something that drives you forward.'

Both fighters have faced the same high-level opponents in recent years. They have both fought Oleksandr Usyk twice and lost both times. Against their other shared opponents, Sky Sports reports that Fury appears to have performed better at the highest level, though it notes the comparison is difficult to call definitively.

The WBA has sanctioned the fight for a 'super' title. If Fury or Joshua win, a potential future fight with Daniel Dubois is seen as a possibility, though neither fighter has previously beaten Usyk.

How it is being reported

• Anthony Joshua issues fighting message ahead of Tyson Fury showdownJoshua and Fury will clash in Cardiff on December 11 as they look to settle a long-running rivalry which has been brewing for a decadeMirror Sport · 22 Oct, 10:26
• Fury vs Joshua: Your questions answeredSky Sports answers your Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua questions...Sky Sports · 22 Oct, 07:12

In this story: Tyson Fury · Anthony Joshua · Cardiff · WBA · Oleksandr Usyk

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