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Fury vs Joshua - The lengthy timeline of one of boxing's biggest ever rivalries
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury finally look set to meet this year after such a long period of false starts.
Here, DAZN News, looks at the timeline of one of heavyweight boxing’s most intense feuds.
2008
Fury makes his professional debut with a win on the Carl Froch vs Jean Pascal undercard against Béla Gyöngyösi.
At this stage, his journey is far more advanced than Joshua who is still a novice amateur after first walking into a gym the previous year.
2011
Joshua bursts onto the international scene with an incredible showing at the World Championships where he collects a silver medal.
Fury is making excellent progress as a pro and his dominant win over Derek Chisora in July makes him British champion.
2012
Joshua is the pride of a nation after winning Olympic gold in London with his final win coming over defending champion, Roberto Cammarelle of Italy, via countback after an 18-18 score was provided by the judges.
Fury enjoys a solid 2012 with impressive wins over Martin Rogan and former world title challenger, Kevin Johnson.
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2013
Joshua makes his professional debut with win over Emanuele Leo and he fights three times in his first year as a paid fighter.
Fury only fights once, a memorable win over Steve Cunningham. His major rivals at this time appear to be David Price and David Haye, but those fights don’t happen as Price is beaten twice by Tony Thompson and Haye pulls out of two fights with Fury due to injury.
2015
A major year for both men as Fury is crowned world champion after travelling to Germany to dethrone longtime ruler, Wladimir Klitschko.
A few weeks later, Joshua features in a thrilling British title fight as he stays unbeaten by stopping Dillian Whyte. Fury and Joshua are now Britain’s leading heavyweights, and they look set to be on a collision course.
2016
Fury begins a near three-year absence from the ring as he overcomes numerous personal issues that sees his weight increase to 26 stone.
Joshua wins the IBF title vacated by Fury as he stops Charles Martin in two rounds.
2017
On one of British boxing’s most dramatic nights, Joshua climbs off the floor to stop Klitschko at Wembley Stadium to add the WBA belt to his collection.
Fury remains on the sidelines as Joshua becomes a superstar of the sport.
2018
Fury returns with two low key wins, but he almost becomes world champion at the end of the year after climbing off the floor twice to hold Deontay Wilder to a draw.
Joshua goes the distance for the first time as he beats Joseph Parker on points for the WBO belt.
2019
Joshua is beaten for the first time in a sensational upset as his American debut goes horribly wrong after he is destroyed by Andy Ruiz. Joshua beats Ruiz in a dull affair in an immediate rematch.
Fury ticks over in America with wins over Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin.
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2020
Fury wins the WBC belt after stopping Wilder impressively meaning that him and Joshua hold every heavyweight title.
Covid-19 means the fight cannot happen due to boxing taking place without fans.
2021
With spectators allowed back at events, Joshua vs Fury appears likely, but a court ruling in America ensures Wilder must get first crack at Fury.
Fury does his part by defeating his great rival for a second time, but Joshua is beaten by Oleksandr Usyk.
2022
Joshua fails in his attempts to win back his titles from Usyk as he is beaten once more by the brilliant Ukrainian.
Fury impresses with easy wins over Whyte and Chisora.
2023
Joshua rebuilds with a series of comeback wins, but he still appears way off competing at title level.
Fury is almost beaten by former UFC star, Francis Ngannou, but does just enough to win on points after being dropped early in the fight.
2024
A disastrous year for both as Joshua ius destroyed by Daniel Dubois when trying to claim the IBF title.
Fury is beaten twice by Usyk when trying to become undisputed champion.
2025
A quiet year for both with only Joshua seeing brief action against Jake Paul in huge bout.
2026
Fury returns to beat Arskanbek Makhmudov and immediately challenges Joshua to get in the ring with him.
The pair agree fights in July as final preparations for a gigantic clash at the end of the year.
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