Fury to invite US President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight

What the report says

Tyson Fury says he plans to invite United States President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his upcoming heavyweight bout with Anthony Joshua, according to Al Jazeera, which cited comments reported by British media. Fury described Trump as an “old buddy” and said he would make the offer, while also suggesting the president’s duties could make it unlikely.

The fight between Fury and Joshua is scheduled for December 11 in Cardiff at the 80,000-seat Principality Stadium. Al Jazeera reported that Fury wants Trump to join the procession to the ring and that the boxer has met him previously, including at a White House UFC event in June. Fury has also publicly shown support for Trump in the past, including wearing a cap with a political slogan favoring him.

Beyond the Trump comment, Fury said the Joshua fight is not his long-term target. He framed the bout as preparation for a possible third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, who has beaten him twice. That adds broader context to the matchup: Fury is treating the Joshua contest as part of a larger comeback and title-driven plan rather than a final step before retirement. The remarks help explain why the Cardiff event is drawing attention beyond boxing fans, mixing sport, celebrity and politics.