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MMA·May 4, 2026 03:13 PM ET

Frank Warren says Tyson Fury may fight again before Joshua showdown

Warren cites Fury's need to stay busy.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 41 min read
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What happened: On Ariel Helwani's program, promoter Frank Warren addressed reports that Tyson Fury could take another bout before his planned clash with Anthony Joshua. Warren said Fury "is a guy who needs to stay busy," pointing to the gym as essential for both fitness and mental well-being. The comments add fuel to speculation that an interim fight is being lined up ahead of the Joshua showdown.

Why it matters: A tune-up bout would reshape the timeline for boxing's most-anticipated heavyweight fight, one Joshua has already signed to contest by the end of 2026. Keeping Fury active protects ring sharpness but also introduces injury and upset risk that could derail the megafight. Warren's framing — mental health and routine — signals the Fury camp is prioritizing activity over a long layoff.

What to watch: Watch for an opponent name and date from the Fury camp, and whether Joshua's July 25 Riyadh bout against Prenga proceeds as scheduled. Any Fury announcement before then would lock in a two-step path to the unification fight.

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