Anthony Joshua believes Deontay Wilder spent too much emotional energy trying to finish Tyson Fury. Speaking to The Ring, he said he intends to stay calmer when his own opportunity arrives.
Fury and Wilder fought three times between 2018 and 2021: a draw, followed by two Fury stoppage wins. Joshua’s reading is that composure could have changed Wilder’s chances. That remains Joshua’s opinion, not a proven explanation of those results.
The next confirmed appointment is Fury–Joshua on 11 December 2026 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, streamed by Netflix. Joshua’s promise to keep a clear head offers one theme for the buildup; whether he can execute it is a question for the fight.
The original interview excerpt appears in our 14 October briefing. This companion report was added to the website on 17 October.
Watch the companion video on YouTube ↗
For the record
Sources & further reading
Found something we should revisit? Our editorial standards explain how we approach sources and corrections.