Watch Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua go head to head at first press conference

By Darren Plant | 30 Sep 2026 18:48, Last updated: 30 Sep 2026 19:09

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have gone head to head for the first time at a press conference on Wednesday evening.

Last week, it was announced that the two-time world heavyweight champions would square off in Cardiff on December 11.

Although the involvement of UFC president Dana White had the potential to scupper plans, the legendary British fighters and their representatives met at a media briefing in London.

Here, Sports Mole brings some of the words from the fighters before their first face-to-face.

FURY AND JOSHUA ON STAGE ?#FuryJoshua | Dec 11th | Live only on Netflix ? pic.twitter.com/ad1LkG4ztC

?️ “We sparred about 3/4 rounds... Then he got out!“ - Tyson Fury#FuryJoshua pic.twitter.com/LYhgUIkPzY

?️ “He's been a poster boy for British boxing. I defend my arch rival to my fans! But we're here to fight, it's been 10 years in the making.“ - Tyson Fury#FuryJoshua pic.twitter.com/qpIcHnJ8uW

Tyson Fury is ready to THROW DOWN ?#FuryJoshua | Dec 11 pic.twitter.com/wSKXxpC5CU

?️ “We're going to inspire this and the next generation.“ - Anthony Joshua#FuryJoshua pic.twitter.com/tkzqZnTYDF

Tyson Fury knows who number 1 is ?#FuryJoshua | Dec 11 pic.twitter.com/xoNeONs2qF

IT'S HEATING UP ?#FuryJoshua | Dec 11 pic.twitter.com/RF81w3u0mr

?️ “I don't have a problem with Eddie. I'll go out for a beer with you, same with you AJ!“ - Tyson Fury#FuryJoshua pic.twitter.com/NYCxAPskZo

THE FACE-OFF WE ALL WAITED FOR ?

The INTENSE first face-off between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua ?#FuryJoshua | Dec 11th | Live only on Netflix ? pic.twitter.com/EYKe14Y0BE

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