Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua came face to face for the first time at the Fury vs Joshua launch press conference on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at British Airways ARC at Olympia in London. The event was hosted by Max Kellerman and streamed live by Netflix. You can watch the full press conference below.
Days earlier, the fight looked in doubt. By the end of the night, with a packed crowd and the first face-off done, it felt real.
Fury vs Joshua Press Conference at a Glance
| Date | Wednesday, September 30, 2026 |
| Venue | British Airways ARC at Olympia, London |
| Host | Max Kellerman |
| Streamed on | Netflix (full video on YouTube) |
| On stage | Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Turki Alalshikh, Eddie Hearn, Frank Warren |
| Missing | Zuffa Boxing’s Dana White did not attend |
Watch the Full Fury vs Joshua Press Conference
Key Moments From the Press Conference
The First Face-Off
The big screens read “FINALLY” as pyrotechnics went off. Fury and Joshua then stood nose to nose for the first time, with Turki Alalshikh holding a special Battle of Britain belt between them.
Fury Promises an All-Out Fight
Fury said he will not run or play safe. He plans to come forward and look for a knockout, describing the fight as a “gunfight at the O.K. Corral.” He also praised Joshua as a two-time world champion and Olympic gold medallist.
Joshua Predicts a Stoppage
Joshua was blunt. He told the room he will stop Fury inside ten rounds, mixing respect for his rival with plenty of needle.
Turki Alalshikh Wanted Wembley
The Ring owner said his first choice had been Wembley Stadium, and joked that the London mayor should hear about it. The fight went to Cardiff instead, where a late ring walk for the US audience was possible.
Fan Questions Turn Lively
When the microphone went to the crowd, the questions came mostly from Fury fans, and Joshua took some pointed heckling. It set the tone for a rivalry with real edge.
Why the Fury vs Joshua Press Conference Mattered
The build-up had been shaky. Days before, Fury put the chances of the fight at just one per cent, and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn had raised questions about drug testing.
Fury’s team answered by confirming he enrolled with VADA earlier than required. The press conference went ahead after those issues were settled, and nine days later all 80,000 tickets sold out in under an hour.
A final press conference and weigh-in are expected during fight week in Cardiff, but dates have not been announced. Check the Fury vs Joshua start time and the latest Fury vs Joshua undercard while you wait.
