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Tyson Fury taunts Anthony Joshua: ‘I’m built like a blancmange…but he’s going to go down like a sack of s***.’

The British heavyweights met face-to-face in a West London press conference ahead of the highly anticipated December fight

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 4:15 AM
Tyson Fury taunts Anthony Joshua: ‘I’m built like a blancmange…but he’s going to go down like a sack of s***.’
Key Things to Know
  • Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua faced off in London ahead of their December 11 fight in Cardiff.
  • The bout will be streamed live globally on Netflix with both fighters reportedly earning about $200 million.
  • Fury vowed to knock Joshua out early, while humorously comparing their physiques on stage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua met at a press conference in West London ahead of their scheduled heavyweight bout on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium. The event, which will be broadcast live globally on Netflix, marks the first formal face-off for the long-awaited British clash. Both fighters are reportedly expected to earn approximately $200 million each.

During the mostly convivial press conference, Fury humorously contrasted their physiques and vowed an aggressive firefight, while Joshua expressed determination to prove Fury's stoppage predictions wrong. The event is co-promoted by Turki Al-Sheikh's The Ring and UFC CEO Dana White, overcoming recent disputes regarding anti-doping enrollment and promotional involvement.

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