The long-awaited super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is shaping up to be more than just a heavyweight clash—it could be a full-blown British sporting spectacle, complete with a legendary musical performance. After initial plans for pop star Dua Lipa to perform fell through, organizers are now on the hunt for an "iconic UK act" to entertain what promises to be a massive crowd.
Spencer Brown, Fury's manager, confirmed to Sky Sports that while Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh had originally sought Dua Lipa, her involvement is now unlikely. "I'm sure that British fans will get over it," Brown said with a grin. "We'd still like to pursue an iconic UK act on the show—someone like Noel Gallagher, Robbie Williams, Manic Street Preachers, Elton John, or even Rod Stewart. That's entirely up to Turki Alalshikh and Netflix, because without them, none of this would be possible."
Brown is confident one of these British music legends will step in to make the night unforgettable, calling it "an iconic night of British boxing, a fantastic spectacle." He assured fans: "Please be sure the fight will happen on what will be the biggest night and the biggest fight British boxing has ever seen."
Speaking of the fight itself, promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed earlier this week that the long-awaited grudge match—discussed for nearly a decade—is slated to take place before the end of the year. While no official date or venue has been announced, London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley are reportedly leading contenders to host the showdown between two of Britain's greatest ever heavyweights.
Both former world champions are staying active in the meantime. Fury, 37, returned from retirement to defeat Arslanbek Makhmudov in London earlier this month, looking sharp and ready for the biggest challenge of his storied career. Joshua, 36, has shown incredible resilience after surviving a road accident in December that tragically killed two close friends and members of his team. He's scheduled to face Kristian Prenga on 25 July, keeping his momentum building toward what could be the defining fight of his career.
With a potential musical performance from a British icon and two heavyweight titans finally set to collide, this is shaping up to be the kind of event that transcends sport—and you'll want to be wearing your best fight-night gear when it happens.