Anthony Joshua is reportedly in line for one of the biggest paydays of his boxing career when he faces fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury in their long-awaited showdown in Cardiff.
The blockbuster fight is scheduled for December 11, 2026, at the Principality Stadium, bringing together two former world heavyweight champions after years of negotiations and failed attempts to make the bout happen. The fight will also be broadcast by Netflix.
Reports surrounding the financial package have generated considerable interest, with estimates putting the overall prize pot at about £150 million ($198 million). Under the reported arrangement, Joshua and Fury would share the purse equally, potentially giving each boxer around £75 million ($99 million).
How much could Anthony Joshua earn?
According to the figures reported by PUNCH, Joshua could receive approximately £75 million from the Fury fight if the reported £150 million purse is accurate.
That would represent one of the largest individual payouts of Joshua’s professional career.
The reported arrangement does not give either fighter a financial advantage as the A-side. Instead, the two heavyweights are expected to receive equal shares of the main purse.
However, the precise final amount remains subject to the terms of the commercial agreements surrounding the event. The reported figures have not been presented as an official financial disclosure by the fighters or their promoters.
Fury and Joshua to split purse equally
The reported 50-50 arrangement is particularly significant because negotiations over the financial structure have been among the issues surrounding the fight.
Other reports have put the total value of the event closer to $200 million, although different reports use different currencies and definitions of the overall prize pot. Reuters previously reported that the bout was valued at close to $200 million and that the financial arrangements involved Netflix, Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh and Sela.
The precise amount that eventually reaches each fighter can also depend on taxes, contractual deductions and other expenses.
Why the Joshua vs Fury fight is so valuable
The fight brings together two of Britain’s biggest heavyweight names.
Joshua became a global star after winning Olympic gold at the 2012 London Games before becoming a professional world champion. Fury, meanwhile, held the WBC heavyweight title and became one of the division’s most recognisable figures.
Their rivalry has been discussed for years, with several attempts to arrange the contest failing because of contractual, sporting and venue-related complications.
The two fighters had originally been expected to meet years earlier, but different circumstances—including mandatory title obligations and their respective defeats to Oleksandr Usyk—prevented the contest from taking place.
Now, more than a decade after the rivalry first gained major attention, they are finally scheduled to meet.
Cardiff will host the blockbuster
The Principality Stadium in Cardiff has been selected as the venue for the December showdown.
The choice of Cardiff followed extended discussions over whether the fight should take place in the United Kingdom or the United States.
Joshua had insisted on a UK venue, while financial considerations had created interest in staging the event in the US. Reports indicated that New York had been considered before negotiations eventually moved back towards Britain.
The Principality Stadium can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators and has previously hosted major boxing events involving Joshua.
Joshua reportedly gave up additional money to fight in Britain
The decision to keep the fight in the UK reportedly came with financial consequences for Joshua.
His promoter, Eddie Hearn, said Joshua had sacrificed “substantial millions” to ensure the contest took place in Britain rather than the United States.
The decision was influenced by contractual arrangements and Joshua’s preference for fighting on home soil.
Despite the potential difference in earnings, negotiations eventually produced an agreement for Cardiff to host the event.
Netflix to broadcast Joshua vs Fury
The fight will also represent another major step in Netflix’s expansion into live sports.
The streaming platform is expected to broadcast the event internationally, giving the heavyweight contest a potentially enormous global audience.
Netflix’s involvement is part of the commercial structure behind the event, with the platform, Saudi boxing interests and Sela playing roles in the financial and promotional arrangements.
The combination of two globally recognised heavyweights and a major streaming platform has contributed to expectations of substantial commercial interest.
Joshua’s recent boxing career
The Fury fight comes after Joshua’s efforts to rebuild his career following his two defeats to Usyk.
Joshua later returned to winning ways and continued pursuing another major heavyweight contest.
In 2025, he defeated Jake Paul, while in July 2026 he returned to action against Kristian Prenga. His victory over Prenga helped keep the Fury negotiations on course.
The December contest therefore represents another significant chapter in Joshua’s career.
One of boxing’s biggest paydays
If the reported figures are eventually confirmed, Joshua’s potential £75 million payday would underline the enormous commercial value of the Fury showdown.
The overall value of the event has been reported differently by various outlets, with some estimates placing the purse at £150 million and others describing the broader financial package as being worth around $200 million.
For now, the exact amount each boxer will ultimately receive should be treated as a reported estimate rather than a confirmed final payment.
What is confirmed is that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are scheduled to meet in Cardiff on December 11, 2026, bringing one of British boxing’s longest-running heavyweight rivalries into the ring at last.
