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Saudi minister Turki Alalshikh compelled Joshua to accept the challenge.
Saudi minister Turki Alalshikh is directly brokering separate negotiations with both Fury and Joshua's teams.
KEY POINTS
- Fury has signed his part of the fight deal, but Joshua has not yet agreed to terms.
- Joshua's reluctance is partly due to personal tragedy and a recent loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024.
- The proposed Fury-Joshua fight is targeted for late 2026, with Saudi backing and possible venues including Riyadh, Wembley, or Dublin.
- Fury stated he will retire if Joshua is not his next opponent, raising the stakes for the matchup.
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