Fury vs. Joshua: All-British Heavyweight Mega-Fight Set for Dec. 11 in Cardiff

The longtime rivals will meet for the vacant WBA “super” heavyweight title in a 12-round main event streamed globally on Netflix

The fight that British boxing has dreamed about for years finally has a date, a city, and a belt.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will meet Dec. 11 in Cardiff, Wales, live on Netflix, in a 12-round bout for the vacant WBA “super” heavyweight title. The matchup turns a long-simmering rivalry into the biggest all-British heavyweight fight of the modern era.

For Fury, the fight is a chance to reaffirm his place atop the heavyweight division and add another major title to a résumé that already includes multiple world championships. For Joshua, it is an opportunity to reclaim a world title, settle a score with his most famous domestic rival, and redefine his legacy. The vacant WBA “super” belt adds urgency: there is no champion to dethrone, only a crown to claim.

The matchup has been discussed, negotiated, and debated for years. At various points, it seemed inevitable; at others, it appeared destined never to happen. Now the two biggest names in British heavyweight boxing will share a ring with the WBA “super” title on the line.

Stylistically, the fight offers a classic contrast. Fury, the taller and more unorthodox of the two, relies on movement, feints, awkward angles, and surprising hand speed for a heavyweight. He can box from range, switch stances, and lean on opponents in close. Joshua, meanwhile, is the more explosive puncher, a physically imposing athlete with a sharp jab, a heavy right hand, and the ability to string together combinations. The question will be whether Joshua can cut off the ring and land cleanly before Fury’s movement and ring IQ take over — or whether Fury can withstand Joshua’s power if the fight becomes a firefight.

Cardiff provides a dramatic backdrop. The Welsh capital has embraced major boxing events before, and an all-British heavyweight title fight of this magnitude is expected to draw enormous interest. Netflix’s global reach will bring the fight to viewers far beyond the United Kingdom, adding another layer of spectacle.

The vacant WBA “super” heavyweight title means the winner will leave Cardiff with gold and leverage. A victory for Fury would strengthen his case as the defining heavyweight of his generation. A win for Joshua would complete a remarkable comeback arc and put him back in the center of the division. Either way, the loser will face difficult questions about where they go next.

Twelve rounds. Two British giants. One vacant title. On Dec. 11 in Cardiff, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally settle the argument inside the ropes — live on Netflix.