Speculation surrounding former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is intensifying as the boxing world anticipates a potential blockbuster clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. According to a report by Daniel Yanofsky for The Sporting News on November 3, 2026, Wilder's name has surfaced in rumors connected to the buildup for the highly anticipated Fury-Joshua fight.
Details of the specific rumors remain unclear, but Wilder's involvement — whether as a potential opponent, sparring partner, or narrative foil — adds another layer of intrigue to the heavyweight division's most talked-about matchup. Both Fury and Joshua have held multiple world titles, and a fight between them would be one of the biggest in British boxing history.
