![\"Joshua](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Anthony-Joshua-Tyson-Fury.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n2<\/p>\n
Joshua and Fury will finally collide this year in a fight that has been a decade in the makingCredit: GETTY<\/p>\n
Joshua locks horns with unknown Albanian Kristian Prenga<\/a> on July 25, while Fury is set to return to the ring sometime in August.<\/p>\n Although both sides have reportedly signed contracts, there are still some details to be ironed out.<\/p>\n The location for the fight has been the centre of discussion in recent weeks, with conversations ongoing about whether the domestic clash should take place in Britain or the United States.<\/p>\n It was recently reported that Las Vegas is the current frontrunner<\/a> due to concerns with the temperamental UK weather.<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING What is Eubank’s prediction?<\/p>\n Regardless of where it takes place, Eubank Jr thinks it’s Joshua over Fury.<\/p>\n “I think AJ has been a lot more disciplined than Fury has during his career, and I think he is probably in a better headspace right now,” Eubank Jr told Boxing King Media.<\/p>\n “Probably [better] physically too. I wasn’t impressed by Fury’s last fight [with Arslanbek Makhmudov]…<\/p>\n “I think if that fight happens, then AJ probably has the edge.”<\/p>\n Eubank Jr in Nigeria <\/p>\n Eubank Jr was speaking during a recent visit to Nigeria.<\/p>\n ‘Next Gen’ was in the country’s capital, Lagos, to meet with promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu about the possibility of Eubank Jr staging his next fight in ‘Africa’s Big Apple’. <\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Eubank Jr hasn’t set foot in the ring since he was beaten by Benn in NovemberCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “Chris Eubank<\/a> Jr has been over here for the past week, and we’ve had great discussions with the Government,” Adamu told Sky Sports. <\/p>\n “We hope the next time we see Chris Eubank in the ring, it’ll be in Lagos.<\/p>\n “Chris Eubank Jr is one of the biggest draws in world boxing. <\/p>\n “We want to create a moment this year where the whole world stops. There is a very strong likelihood we make that happen.”<\/p>\n What is the latest on Eubank Jr’s next fight?<\/p>\n Eubank Jr’s manager, Elliott Amoakoh, has told talkSPORT.com that Lagos is one of multiple possible locations for his client’s next fight.<\/p>\n Amoakoh insists that discussions are in the early stages, but that they hope to get Eubank Jr back in the ring this year. <\/p>\n Eubank Jr has been out of action since his gruelling unanimous decision loss to Conor Benn<\/a> in November. <\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Eubank](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/conor-benn-punches-chris-eubank-1038802322.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1782252490_500_Untitled-design-2026-04-07T144058.398.jpg\")
<\/p>\n