Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have reportedly agreed to fight in Dublin this fall, according to veteran promoter Kalle Sauerland. The heavyweight clash will take place in Ireland rather than the UK, US, or Saudi Arabia.
Sauerland revealed the news during a press conference for Derek Chisora vs Deontay Wilder on Wednesday. The two former heavyweight champions have fought on multiple occasions before, including in 2021, when they held every belt in the division.
Promoter Confirms September-October Timeframe
Speaking with IFL TV, Sauerland stated, “I think Fury-AJ is done for the Autumn in Dublin.” When pressed for details, he added: “That’s what I’ve heard, done for Dublin in I think September/October.”
The promoter acknowledged he may have revealed information prematurely. “Have I put my foot in it? That’s what I’ve heard, word on the street,” Sauerland said when asked if the news was public.
Croke Park Expected to Host Mega-Event
The fight is expected to take place at Croke Park, which has a capacity of 82,300. There have been active talks to have Katie Taylor finish her career at the stadium around the same timeframe.
Fury has ties to Ireland as a member of the traveling community and a former Irish heavyweight champion. Frank Warren has previously teased a potential collaboration with Eddie Hearn to stage a major event in the Irish capital.
Sauerland also revealed that the winner of Saturday’s Chisora vs Wilder fight will face Oleksandr Usyk next. Joshua is scheduled to attend the event alongside Hearn.
