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‘I’ll tell you now on camera’ – Tyson Fury’s dad reveals why he did NOT want Anthony Joshua fight to go ahead

JOHN FURY admits he did NOT want his son's fight with Anthony Joshua to go ahead - as he fears the loser will be made into a laughing stock. The Great British rivals finally end a decade's worth of debate…

By Jack Figg · The Sun UK

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:35 PM

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John Fury revealed he opposed Tyson Fury fighting Anthony Joshua because he fears the loser will become a laughingstock.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are scheduled to fight on Friday, December 11, in Cardiff.
John Fury expressed concern over the loser's mental health due to expected public ridicule.

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John Fury has revealed that he did not want the heavyweight bout between his son Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to take place. Speaking to the BBC, he expressed concern that the loser of the contest will become a laughingstock and face intense criticism that could severely affect their mental well-being.

The long-awaited domestic showdown between Fury and Joshua is scheduled for Friday, December 11, at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. John Fury also stated that he does not intend to attend the bout, while promoter Eddie Hearn continues to anticipate the event as one of Britain's largest sports spectacles.

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‘I’ll tell you now on camera’ – Tyson Fury’s dad reveals why he did NOT want Anthony Joshua fight to go ahead

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