The boxing world still craves one thing above all else — a Joshua vs Fury showdown at Wembley. For years, this has been the fantasy match-up in British heavyweight boxing. And now, despite the twists, delays, and mandatory defences, there’s renewed momentum behind the idea of finally bringing this fight to life in front of 90,000 fans at the national stadium.
Forget Saudi Arabia. Forget Vegas. If this fight’s going to happen, it belongs at Wembley.
Why Wembley Still Makes Sense
Yes, the Middle East is where the money is — but Wembley is where the legacy is.
When Anthony Joshua fought Wladimir Klitschko here in 2017, it produced one of the most iconic nights in modern British boxing. A packed stadium, a see-saw war, and an unforgettable knockout finish.
Fury hasn’t yet had his Wembley moment. His biggest UK win came at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against Dillian Whyte. But that’s not this. Joshua vs Fury deserves a stage that’s historic — not just high-capacity.
Styles, Stakes, and Selling Power
Even with both men having taken a few knocks in recent years, the stakes remain massive. This is about bragging rights, national pride, and who truly rules British boxing.
Joshua’s explosive power and tight combinations versus Fury’s size, movement and unpredictability — it’s the ultimate contrast. Fury might be the better boxer on paper, but if AJ catches you, he finishes you. That makes it dangerous, compelling, and worthy of the build-up.
Sky Sports called it “the biggest fight never made” back in 2021. In 2024, it might finally get done — but only if everyone stops chasing the highest bidder and starts thinking about the fans.
What’s Standing in the Way?
- Fury has never been easy to tie down contractually
- Joshua’s rebuild under Derrick James has been steady, but not perfect
- The Saudis still want control — and control means location, purse, and platform
Even now, nothing’s agreed. But with Usyk, Wilder, and others tied up or fading from the picture, this might be the last moment where the stars can align.
As reported by BoxingScene, there’s been a fresh push from both camps. But we’ve heard that before…
Closing Thoughts
Wembley is the only place this belongs. No disrespect to Riyadh, but this is a British fight for a British crowd. It doesn’t need fireworks and fountains — it needs raincoats, roars, and real atmosphere.
If they make it now, it still means something. If they wait another year, it might not.