HE Turki Alalshikh Pushes for the Long-Awaited Clash Between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua
Boxing fans have been eagerly awaiting a showdown between British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua for years. Despite numerous attempts to arrange the fight, it has yet to materialize. However, Saudi boxing chief HE Turki Alalshikh remains determined to bring the bout to life, even if Fury loses again to Oleksandr Usyk.
HE Alalshikh, who has been actively involved in promoting high-profile boxing events, has put Fury vs Joshua at the top of his boxing wishlist. The fight has been anticipated by fans for over five years as the ultimate domestic dust-up between two of Britain’s biggest boxing stars.
If Joshua defeats Daniel Dubois on September 21 for the IBF title, and Fury manages to beat Usyk in their rematch later this year, the stage would be set for a monumental clash with all belts on the line. Fury narrowly missed the chance to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era when he lost to Usyk by split decision in May, and there were fears that a second loss could bury hopes of Fury vs Joshua.
Despite the uncertainty, Alalshikh has assured that he will push for Fury vs Joshua regardless of the result of Fury’s rematch with Usyk. Speaking to talkSPORT, Alalshikh emphasized that the fight would be a huge draw, especially if Joshua wins his upcoming title bout against Dubois.
“For the business, of course, it will be a huge fight if Joshua wins,” Alalshikh said. “But you don’t know about the future. Imagine Tyson after the fight with Usyk wants to retire. I will give him the offer, but if he refuses, what can I do?”
Alalshikh’s resolve to stage the Fury vs Joshua fight reflects his belief that it remains one of the most desirable matchups in boxing today. “If Usyk wins, still I want to see Fury vs Joshua if they accept. I will not try to do the third fight [between Usyk and Joshua] before having Fury vs Joshua,” he explained.
The prospect of Fury vs Joshua continues to captivate the boxing world, and Alalshikh’s commitment to making it happen—no matter the hurdles—keeps the dream alive for fans. As Alalshikh pointed out, “This is boxing, especially the heavyweights… I want to see Fury vs Joshua and the world wants to see Fury vs Joshua.”
HE Turki Alalshikh’s unwavering push to bring Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua together in the ring has reignited hopes for what could be one of the most significant heavyweight bouts in recent history. With the potential to happen regardless of previous outcomes, the long-awaited clash between Fury and Joshua might finally come to fruition, giving fans the fight they’ve been clamoring for.
