Tyson Fury Plans to Invite Donald Trump for Anthony Joshua Bout
Tyson Fury is gearing up to make his next big fight a major event, and this time he wants a high-profile guest by his side during the ring walk. The British heavyweight has confirmed he will reach out to former U.S. President Donald Trump to appear alongside him when he faces Anthony Joshua.
The Long-Awaited Clash
The super heavyweight showdown between Fury and Joshua has faced many delays due to stubborn negotiations and unfortunate losses. Now, the bout is set for December 11th at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
Fury had initially favored a fight at Madison Square Garden in New York for a bigger payday, but Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn insisted on a UK venue, even accepting lower pay for it to happen on home soil. The choice of a nearly 74,000-seat stadium in Cardiff aims to provide a grand stage for what may become Britain's biggest boxing event.
Fury's Signature Spectacle
Known for flamboyant entrances, Fury's ring walks often steal the show. His 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder saw him arrive on a throne wearing a crown and robe at MGM Grand. In their 2021 trilogy fight, he embraced a Spartan warrior look while AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long" played. Other fights featured a mix of iconic songs and costumes reflecting his personality and heritage, including an English flag-inspired outfit against Dillian Whyte and unique musical choices versus Oleksandr Usyk.
Trump’s Possible Role
For the December fight, Fury wants to bring back that grandeur with a twist. He announced plans to invite Donald Trump to join him for the ring walk, calling Trump an "old buddy." Fury acknowledged that Trump's current presidential duties and ongoing political challenges, like the midterm elections and Middle East tensions, might prevent the appearance.
"I'll definitely make that offer to my old buddy, and we'll see if he's available. It's probably unlikely because of the situation he's in at the moment, being the President of the United States," Fury said.
Given the fight will not take place in the U.S., the chances of Trump attending seem slim, but Fury’s flair for drama means nothing is off the table.
