Fury and Joshua to Settle Rivalry in December Without Rematch Guarantee.
Fury and Joshua to Settle Rivalry in December Without Rematch Guarantee.
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will meet in a one-off bout on December 11, with no contractual provision for a rematch, according to representatives of both heavyweight boxers.
The British rivals are scheduled to fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in a highly anticipated all-British showdown. The contest will finally settle a rivalry that has drawn years of speculation, although the possibility of a second bout has not been completely ruled out.
Spencer Brown, Fury’s manager, confirmed that the agreement covers only one fight. He told Sky Sports that the bout had been planned as a standalone event, but said another meeting could happen if circumstances made it possible.
Brown added that Fury could pursue a further fight with former opponent Oleksandr Usyk if he beats Joshua. He also suggested the December result could influence whether either boxer continues competing, given that both are approaching the latter stages of their careers.
“Whoever loses here, where do they go? That’s a tough one,” Brown said. “Whoever wins, the journey continues. Whoever loses, they’ve got to think about what they’re going to do and when they’re going to do it.”
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, also confirmed there is no rematch clause. He described the agreement as “one fight, one-off,” while acknowledging that the scale of the event could make a second contest attractive if the first delivers.
Hearn said the immediate focus was on the December fight, rather than planning a return bout. He expressed confidence that both boxers would be driven by the significance of the encounter and their desire to win.
The promoters’ comments leave open the prospect of a rematch, but any second fight would have to be negotiated separately after the December 11 bout. Its likelihood could depend on the result, the fighters’ health and their decisions about the next stage of their careers.
Both men are former world heavyweight champions, and the long-awaited contest is expected to be one of the biggest events in British boxing. For the loser, the outcome could prompt questions about retirement or a change in direction. The winner, meanwhile, may have further high-profile options, including a possible return to face Usyk.
The bout is therefore being presented as a defining moment for two established stars, even without a guaranteed sequel. As Brown and Hearn indicated, the immediate priority is a single fight—with the future to be decided once it is over.
