“There’s every chance Fury–Joshua happens.” Bente says Turki is the key to the megafight

Bernd Bönte, the former manager of the Klitschko brothers, shared his thoughts on a possible bout between former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

“This fight should have happened long ago, when both were at their peak. It’s a shame that, for various reasons, the sides couldn’t reach an agreement. Even now, it would still be a mega-event — Wembley sold out and sky-high PPV numbers.

Turki Alalshikh wants this fight, and if the most influential figure in world boxing steps in as the matchmaker, then there is every chance it finally takes place. I am convinced Fury will return next year, as he always does, and then we will see this thriller,” Bönte said.

In 2024, Tyson Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk and soon after announced his retirement.

Anthony Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) last fought in September 2024, when he was knocked out in the fifth round by Daniel Dubois.