Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury: The All-British Heavyweight Clash Is Finally On

After years of broken deals and public call-outs, Joshua has reportedly signed the contract but he must clear one final hurdle first.

The fight British boxing fans have been begging for is no longer just talk. Anthony Joshua has reportedly signed on the dotted line for a massive all-British heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury, and if everything goes to plan, it will happen before the year is out.

For years, this fight seemed cursed endless negotiations, collapsed dates, and rival camps pointing fingers. But the dam has finally broken, and industry sources now confirm that terms have been agreed upon for what promises to be one of the biggest boxing events in modern British history.

What Sparked the Deal?

The moment that pushed things over the line came right after Fury's recent points victory over heavy-hitting contender Arslanbek Makhmudov. Still standing in the ring, the "Gypsy King" grabbed the microphone and issued a direct, very public challenge to Joshua who happened to be sitting ringside watching the whole thing unfold. It was a made-for-TV moment, and it worked. Reports quickly followed that Joshua's camp accepted and contracts were signed.

One Final Hurdle: Joshua vs. Prenga in Riyadh

Before AJ can step into the ring with Fury, he has a mandatory comeback fight to get through first. On July 25, 2026, Joshua faces Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga (17–1) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Promoters have been clear: Joshua needs to win, and win convincingly, for the Fury mega-fight to stay on track.

This bout is Joshua's first professional appearance since his exhibition against Jake Paul last December and it carries far more weight than a typical tune-up fight. Shortly after the Paul fight, Joshua was involved in a serious car accident in Nigeria that left him injured and heartbreakingly claimed the lives of two members of his team. His return to boxing is as much a personal journey as it is a sporting one.

Why This Fight Matters So Much

Joshua and Fury are the two biggest British heavyweights of their generation. Between them, they have held every major world heavyweight title. A fight between them answers the one question that has hung over British boxing for years: who is the best?

Fury has the slicker record and the bigger ring IQ. Joshua has the power and the hunger of someone with something to prove. On paper, it is a genuinely competitive fight and that is exactly why the public has wanted it for so long.

If Joshua comes through July cleanly against Prenga, the stage is set. Late 2026 could deliver the defining heavyweight bout of this era.

Key Dates to Know

• July 25, 2026 Joshua vs. Kristian Prenga, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Late 2026 Joshua vs. Fury (venue and exact date TBC)

Stay tuned. This one is finally happening.

What to expect from One Piece Episode 1159: "Escape Block Kingdom"

The Straw Hats are deep in the LEGO-like labyrinth of Block Kingdom, and things are about to get very loud, very fast. There's something genuinely exciting about watching One Piece in 2026. After decades of manga panels and years of fan anticipation, the Elbaph Arc is finally here in animated form and the show is absolutely delivering. Episode 1158, "A Quest in the Land of Mystery! The Secret of the Sun God," dropped this week, and if you haven't seen it yet, carve out 24 minutes for yourself. It earns them.

The Straw Hat crew finds themselves stranded in Block Kingdom, a strangely deserted island that looks like it was assembled from oversized toy bricks. It's a whimsical setting that plays beautifully against the tension building underneath it. As always, Luffy and company manage to get into trouble before they've barely said hello to the locals.

One Piece Episode 1159 Trivia

Elbaph has been teased in the One Piece manga since the Little Garden Arc way back in 1999 that's over two decades of buildup before fans finally got to see the Giants' homeland animated. It's one of the longest-running location payoffs in manga history.

Their first encounter with a Giant in Block Kingdom is almost charming a groundskeeper riding a massive grasshopper like it's a Harley Davidson, who turns out to be more exasperated than angry. Turns out the crew accidentally roughed up two of his animals in the previous episode. Oops. Fortunately, they smooth things over and get some directions in the process. A rare win for Straw Hat diplomacy.

 

The second Giant encounter is considerably less friendly. After the crew breaks into the Sun God's temple and gets into an all-out brawl with the giant-sized animals inside (very on-brand), they end the episode completely cornered by a cloaked, mysterious figure. The show wisely holds back you don't see the face, you don't get an explanation. Just the looming presence of someone who may or may not be the Sun God they were warned about. It's the kind of cliffhanger this series does so well.

Trivia

Gear 5  Luffy's most powerful transformation is directly tied to the Sun God Nika, a mythical figure described as the "Warrior of Liberation." Gear 5 was first revealed in Chapter 1044 of the manga (published March 2022) and has since become one of the most iconic power-ups in shonen history, partly for its cartoonish, rubber-physics aesthetic.

What to expect from episode 1159: "Escape Block Kingdom"

The title alone tells you something: they're getting out, but it won't be clean. Episode 1158 ends with Luffy already shifted into Gear 5 that wide grin, the white hair, the crackling energy. He's not waiting around to ask questions. That sets up what looks to be a full-on clash between Luffy and whoever is hiding under that hood.

The intrigue here runs deeper than a single fight, though. One Piece has always dangled threads about the Sun God mythology and what Luffy's connection to Nika really means in the grand scheme of the world. If this hooded figure truly carries the Sun God title, a confrontation between the two could crack open some serious lore. That's the kind of storytelling payoff that makes One Piece fans genuinely giddy.

Also worth celebrating: Tony Tony Chopper is back with the crew. It's a small thing, but Chopper's reunions always carry an emotional warmth that the show never takes for granted. He deserves the moment.

Trivia

One Piece holds the Guinness World Record for the best-selling manga series by a single author. Eiichiro Oda's series has sold over 530 million copies worldwide as of recent counts more than any other manga in history. The anime adaptation has been running continuously since 1999, making it one of the longest-running anime of all time.

The dub question and why it matters

One cloud hanging over the Elbaph Arc for international fans: the English dub is still catching up. As of now, the dub has only reached the Egghead Arc, which means those who prefer the English cast one of the most beloved voice ensembles in anime, full stop will be watching from a distance for a while longer. Crunchyroll has been making moves to close dub gaps across its spring lineup (Witch Hat Atelier, Re:ZERO, Dorohedoro and others are releasing with dub options), so there's reason for optimism. But Elbaph in English dub remains a waiting game for now.

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One Piece Episode 1159 "Escape Block Kingdom"

Releases Sunday, April 26, 2026 · Available on Crunchyroll (sub) and Netflix (delayed)

Trivia

The Giants of Elbaph were first introduced as antagonists during the Little Garden Arc two rival warriors, Dorry and Brogy, who had been dueling for 100 years over an argument they'd both forgotten. Oda used them to explore themes of honor, pride, and friendship that have since become hallmarks of Elbaph's identity in the wider One Piece world.

If you've been on the fence about jumping into One Piece in 2026, the Elbaph Arc is as good an argument as any to take the plunge. The animation is sharp, the mythology is getting meatier, and the stakes feel genuinely high. Episode 1159 should be a blast.

The Secret of the Void Century

There were four rulers in the prosperous kingdom, serving as ministers to the king. Each of them was entrusted with a legendary weapon, which could be either physical or a supernatural power.

 The rulers were:

 Ruler of the Sea

Controls all sea creatures through Poseidon

 Ruler of the Earth

Controls a massive ship powered by mysterious energy, capable of destroying entire islands — Pluton

 Ruler of the Forest

Possesses the weapon Uranus, powered by solar energy

 This is Imu

 Ruler of the Sun

Close to the king and the crown prince — Joy Boy (Nika)

Controls the source of energy itself, through a special power or weapon, and no one can use this energy without his permission

 In secret, the Ruler of the Forest (Imu) sent his “demons” to nations oppressed by the prosperous kingdom, starting a war.

 

 

While the kingdom was preparing…

Someone killed the king and stole the ultimate energy source

 After the king’s death, the world split into two sides:

 One supporting Nika (Joy Boy)

 The other seeing him as foolish and unfit to rule, even as the king’s son

 Imu sought one thing in secret:

 Eternal immortality

When Nika confronted him and declared rebellion, the Ruler of the Earth was forced to submit.

 The Ruler of the Sea, enraged by this,

 cursed all “demons”

 forbidding them from the sea

As a result:

 Devil Fruit users become weak when touching water

 Imu continued conquering the world and enslaving all races, alongside his new allies.

As for Nika, he was taken by the Ruler of the Sea to the depths of the ocean, where he planned his return to defeat the immortal devil.

 Lacking a sufficient army,

he decided to form a pirate crew

 Becoming:

 The first pirate in history

He set sail, abandoning the title “Ruler of the Sun”

and adopting the name Joy Boy

 Imu managed to control the elephant Zunesha, forcing it to fight on his side — a grave sin.

When Joy Boy returned, he punished Zunesha…

 condemning it to wander the seas and obey the Kozuki clan

 Before that, Joy Boy secretly contacted the Ruler of the Earth and agreed to:

 Hand over Pluton

 Hide it beneath Wano

Then the Ruler of the Earth fled and became a pirate as well

 Joy Boy also made a deal with one of the kings allied with Imu,

to betray him at the right time, and tasked him with spreading the Poneglyphs after defeat

 The final battle began…

A brutal war where all legendary weapons were used

 The result:

 The world sank by 200 meters

 The end of the prosperous kingdom

 Imu emerged victorious…

And erased the entire battle and its history

 The World Government was established

 The Celestial Dragons rose

 But the victory was not complete…

 Joy Boy destroyed the energy source (the “Sun”)

and no one could ever restore it

 He hid the One Piece

and declared he would return after hundreds of years

 Passing his will to the future

 Imu became the ruler of the world…

but lived in fear of the “promised day” for centuries

 As for the Ruler of the Earth,

who initially sided with Imu but later betrayed him,

he hid his clan and became a pirate

 Becoming:

 The second pirate in history

He was a user of the Dark Fruit

 And the ancestor of:

 Davy D. Jones / Teach