Eric Raskin: All indications are that both sides want it to happen toward the end of the year, but given the history of near-misses between these two, I’d still say it’s only about 60/40 to get finalized. But that means I’m leaning “yes” on it happening in 2026. As for who wins, I did my best to talk myself into the style match-up favoring Joshua after Fury’s middling performance against Arslanbek Makhmudov, but, ultimately, I can’t quite get there. Fury is too clever in the ring, too versatile, too natural, and I pick him to win a competitive but clear unanimous decision over an often frustrated “AJ”.
