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WBA faces questions over lucrative Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury title plan

Should reports be true that suggest the WBA intend to decorate the Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury showdown with the WBA ‘super’ heavyweight title, the sanctioning body will have questions to answer from the team of Murat Gassiev

By Matt Christie · Boxing Scene

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 10:31 AM

Key Things to Know

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are scheduled to fight in Cardiff on December 11.
Murat Gassiev currently holds the WBA regular heavyweight world title.
Sanctioning the vacant WBA super title for Joshua vs. Fury would mark the first time two non-beltholders contest it.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The World Boxing Association faces scrutiny regarding a potential plan to sanction its vacant "super" heavyweight title for the upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. The bout is scheduled to take place in Cardiff on December 11, with Fury and Joshua currently ranked second and third in the division by the sanctioning body.

Murat Gassiev holds the regular WBA heavyweight world title following Oleksandr Usyk relinquishing the belts in June. Gassiev's co-promoter Ivaylo Gotzev demanded clarity on sanctioning rules if a new super champion is established above Gassiev, especially since Fury and Joshua are both non-beltholders.

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WBA faces questions over lucrative Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury title plan

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