No rematch clause for Fury vs Joshua super-fight
British heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury (L) and Anthony Joshua face off following a press conference in London on September 30, 2026, ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight boxing fight in Wales in December. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will have no contractual provision for a rematch when the two British heavyweight stars finally settle their long-running rivalry on December 11. The former world champions are set to face each other in a blockbuster all-British showdown at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with their eagerly anticipated encounter potentially marking the final chapter of their careers. Despite years of rivalry and speculation over a second meeting, the December 11 clash has been structured as a one-off bout, with defeat potentially prompting either fighter to consider retirement. According to Sky Sports, Spencer Brown, Fury’s manager, confirmed the absence of a rematch clause while leaving the door open for another encounter if circumstances allow. “Contractually, there’s one fight. There’s one big fight. It was designed for that.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “I’m not saying there can’t be a second fight. But, if Tyson wins, we’d like to resume things with [Oleksandr] Usyk as well.” Brown believes the stakes could be particularly high for the loser, given the stage of both fighters’ careers. “They’re all close to the end of their careers,” Brown said. Fury to invite Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight Joshua, Fury to earn record-high career paydays WBA to sanction Joshua vs Fury as ‘super’ title fight “Whoever loses here, where do they go? That’s a tough one. Where do they go afterwards? “Whoever wins, the journey continues. Whoever loses, they’ve got to think about what they’re going to do and when they’re going to do it.” Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, also confirmed that there is no rematch clause but suggested the magnitude of the contest could make a second fight difficult to resist. “No rematch clause. It’s one fight, one-off. Listen, if it’s a blockbuster, I’m sure they’ll do it again,” Hearn told Sky Sports News. “But for our mindset, it’s one and done. “Go in there, end this guy and on we go.” Hearn expects the desire to win could push both fighters beyond their limits, regardless of how the bout unfolds. “Both guys could be down in this fight but they’re so desperate to win you can guarantee they’ll be climbing and crawling off that canvas to win the fight.” Ebenezer Bajela Bajela is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over 12 years of experience specializing in sports reporting. He is known for in-depth investigations, sports analysis, and compelling storytelling that highlight key issues within the sports industry. Bajela’s work reflects integrity, passion, and a strong commitment to impactful and responsible journalism.
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