Dana White likely to make offer for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua as plans for huge 2026 revealed

Dana White is reportedly keen to make Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua this year on Netflix.

White has recently launched his Zuffa Boxing promotion and is two shows down as he looks to shake the sport up for good.

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The notorious UFC kingpin has already tried his hand at promoting big clashes, having acted as chief promoter for Terence Crawford’s win over Canelo Alvarez last September.

And now he is keen to make a further slate of blockbuster fights in 2026.

According to a report from Boxing Scene, that now includes the huge heavyweight showdown between Fury and Joshua.

It is believed that White and Zuffa Boxing hope to table their own offer, with streaming service Netflix hoping to be involved.

Their involvement could well be possible, given Fury’s recent comeback fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 will be broadcast on Netflix and could feature White.

According to the report, it won’t be the only of White’s big plans, as he intends to make a huge card on Mexican Independence Day.

The event could well compliment Canelo Alvarez’s expected return in Saudi Arabia in September on that same day.

When asked about his plans, he intends to shake up the sport in a new way.

He said: “We have some pretty crazy announcements coming over the next few weeks.

“I’m way further in this thing than I anticipated being two shows in.

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“There’s a lot going on to rock the industry – new signings, more deals, new territories.

“I’m telling you guys by the end of 2026… it’s going to be impressive.”

Could Fury vs Joshua actually happen?

The showdown looked on at the end of last year with all indications suggesting that a deal had been agreed for a showdown in 2026.

But after beating Jake Paul, Joshua was caught up in a tragic car accident which killed two of his close friends in Nigeria.

Joshua’s future has yet to be addressed with the British heavyweight understandably taking time away from the sport.

And it is unclear whether AJ will fight again, having previously been keen on a clash with the ‘Gypsy King.

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As for Fury he will first need to get past Russian giant Makhmudov before plotting his next move.

He is unlikely to pressure Joshua into a clash, but if the bout cannot be made, he could instead target WBO champion Fabio Wardley.