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Tyson Fury announced he will invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his fight against Anthony Joshua on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Fury expressed uncertainty about Trump’s availability due to his presidential duties.
Tyson Fury’s match with Anthony Joshua is scheduled for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, which has an 80,000 capacity. Fury has stated that this fight serves as a preparation for a future trilogy bout against Oleksandr Usyk, whom he has faced twice previously.
Tyson Fury plans to invite US President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk for the upcoming fight with Anthony Joshua on December 11 in Cardiff, although he acknowledged that Trump’s presidential duties may limit his availability. Fury emphasised that this bout will also serve as a precursor to a future trilogy fight against Oleksandr Usyk, indicating his commitment to remain active in the ring beyond the Joshua match.
What remains unclear — It is uncertain whether Donald Trump will accept Tyson Fury’s invitation to lead the ring walk at the December 11 fight.
Fury plans to invite President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight
Sport|BoxingFury to invite US President Trump to lead ring walk before Joshua fight
Tyson Fury is keen for his ‘old pal’ to join his procession to the ring for the fight on December 11 in Cardiff.
Published On 4 Oct 20264 Oct 2026
Former boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he will invite United States President Donald Trump to lead his ring walk before his highly anticipated bout with British rival Anthony Joshua.
“I’ll definitely make that offer to my old buddy, old pal, and we’ll see if he’s available,” Fury was quoted as saying by British media on Saturday.
“Probably unlikely because of the situation he’s in at the moment, being the president of the United States.”
Fury and Joshua are set to fight in Cardiff on December 11 and the self-styled “Gypsy King” is keen for Trump to join the procession to the ring at the 80,000-capacity Principality Stadium.
Fury met Trump at the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in June and wore a cap emblazoned with the words “Donald Trump for Prime Minister” after having his US travel ban lifted by the 80-year-old.
Washington, D.C., U.S., June 14, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci’ fetchpriority=”low”>Fury, wearing a cap reading ‘Donald Trump for Prime Minister’, attended the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, in Washington, DC, June 14, 2026 [Evan Vucci/Reuters]
Fury insists his clash with Joshua is merely preparation for his true priority — a trilogy fight against Oleksandr Usyk, who has beaten him twice already.
“I don’t have any intention of retiring after Joshua. I’m using this as a warm-up for Usyk,” he said.
“I can guarantee that on the night when I knock him spark out, he won’t know what time it is. And then I want the rabbit [Usyk] in New York City.
“This year will be the most active year for me since 2018. I’ve done 12 rounds with a 6-foot-8-inch [262cm] Arslanbek Makhmudov, and I’ve done seven rounds with another 6ft-7in behemoth in Mariusz Wach.
“Let’s not pull any punches here. I’m firing on all cylinders at the moment. I feel fantastic. I’m 38 years young.”