Netflix Confirms Fight Against Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

Netflix has moved to position itself within boxing’s long-running rivalry, announcing a proposed fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury at a premature stage in negotiations.
The announcement followed Fury’s April 2026 win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in London, a fight that was his first broadcast on the platform. Within minutes of the result, Netflix’s UK account stated that a Joshua vs Fury bout would take place in autumn, indicating plans to stream the fight globally.

Anthony Joshua – Instagram

That statement came without a public agreement from Anthony Joshua. Ringside at the same event, he declined to step into the ring for a face-off and later confirmed that no deal had been finalised.
The timing aligns with Netflix’s recent move into live sport, focusing on single-event broadcasts rather than long-term rights deals. Fury’s comeback fight formed part of that push, streamed globally at no extra cost to subscribers. The immediate shift to promoting a Joshua bout suggests the platform is trying to define expectations around what would be one of boxing’s highest-revenue fights.
This differs from standard fight promotion. Instead of the typical sequence involving press conferences, signed contracts and sanctioning approvals, the announcement was posted during the live broadcast itself.

Tyson Fury – Instagram

Despite the public statement, the fight is not finalised. Tyson Fury has said he has agreed to his side of a proposed deal and does not intend to pursue alternatives. Anthony Joshua, however, has taken a more measured position, pointing to the need for proper financial and contractual alignment.
This contrast has been consistent throughout their negotiations. What played out in London followed the same pattern, one fighter pushing for confirmation, the other avoiding public commitment.
Netflix’s interest is based on audience size. Anthony Joshua’s previous fight against Jake Paul drew tens of millions of viewers on the platform, showing that boxing can attract large global audiences when presented as a one-off event. A Joshua vs Fury fight would likely exceed that reach, particularly in the UK, where both fighters remain central figures.

Anthony Joshua – Instagram

At present, the fight is being promoted publicly but has not been agreed privately. Tyson Fury continues to describe the bout as necessary, even suggesting he could retire again if it does not happen. Anthony Joshua has not ruled it out but has avoided committing to a timeline, indicating he may take another fight beforehand.
Netflix’s early announcement increases pressure without confirming the fight. Until contracts are signed, it remains both a public statement and an ongoing negotiation, consistent with how discussions between the two fighters have played out over the past decade.