Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua Fight Is Just a Warm-Up Before Oleksandr Usyk Trilogy in America

The Big Claim Tyson Fury isn't even done training camp for Anthony Joshua yet, but he's already looking past him. Speaking ahead of Wednesday's London press conference with Joshua, Fury called their long-awaited December showdown a "heavy bag" session — a stepping stone to what he actually wants: a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, this time on American soil.

"I'll cut through him like a hot knife through butter and then I want his sensei," Fury said, referencing Usyk. "I want him in America though where I will get a fair decision."

Why America Matters to Fury Fury lost both of his previous meetings with Usyk — first by split decision in Riyadh, then by unanimous decision in a rematch. He's never hidden his belief that judges overseas didn't see those fights his way, and now he's making the case that a bout on US turf would finally deliver the verdict he thinks he deserves. It's a bold ask considering Usyk has beaten him twice, but Fury's framing it as unfinished business rather than a longshot.

Timing Is Tight There's a real complication here: Usyk has already been positioned for what's being called his retirement fight, and it's reportedly lined up for March 2026 — against someone else entirely. That means Fury's dream trilogy would need Usyk to either delay his farewell or squeeze in one more fight before hanging up the gloves. Nothing about that is confirmed, and Usyk's camp hasn't echoed Fury's plans.

The Joshua Fight Still Has to Happen First All of this talk comes with a massive asterisk: Fury and Joshua haven't fought yet, and their rivalry has been teased and derailed for nearly a decade. Wednesday's press conference in London is meant to put to rest any lingering doubts that the December fight could collapse again. Until Fury and Joshua actually share a ring, any talk of a Usyk trilogy is just noise — entertaining noise, but noise nonetheless.

What to Watch Keep an eye on that London press conference for any last-minute hiccups, and watch for official word on Usyk's actual next opponent. If Fury's trilogy talk is going to go from trash talk to reality, something will need to give on the Usyk side of the equation — and soon.