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Fury Schedules August 1 Dublin Bout Ahead of Joshua Rematch
Tyson Fury announced plans to fight in Dublin on August 1. Anthony Joshua is scheduled to return on July 25 in Riyadh before the two meet later in the year.
May 27, 6:59 AM·1m read1 source
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Tyson Fury said he will return to the ring on August 1 in Dublin, one week after Anthony Joshua's scheduled comeback bout. Fury posted an Instagram story from training in Thailand with the caption: "Let's go August 1, Dublin, Ireland." The fight is expected to appear on a card organized by promoter Frank Warren.
Joshua will face Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25.
It will be his first fight since a December car crash in Nigeria.
The two former heavyweight champions are expected to meet in a "Battle of Britain" bout, likely in November. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn stated the matchup is confirmed. Fury ended a 16-month retirement with a points win over Arslanbek Makhmudov in April. Promoter Frank Warren has ruled out Andy Ruiz Jr. as Fury's August opponent.
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