Tyson Fury’s Next Opponent Says He’s Waiting For Final Contract

Nelson Hysa says negotiations are almost complete, with only the final contract remaining before a proposed fight with Tyson Fury

Nelson Hysa says he is waiting for the final contract to fight Tyson Fury, raising the prospect that the former heavyweight champion’s next bout could soon be made official. The unbeaten Albanian claims negotiations have reached the final stages as Fury looks to stay active ahead of his planned showdown with Anthony Joshua.

Fury returned to the ring in April with a unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov, his first bout since dropping a second successive points defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024. Although he is already signed to meet Anthony Joshua later this year, the British rivals are still waiting on confirmation of a date and venue.

Before then, Fury, 37, has been expected to take another fight to stay active, and unbeaten Albanian Nelson Hysa now believes he is close to landing the opportunity.

Hysa says negotiations between the two camps have progressed to the point where only the final paperwork remains.

“This is good news that I’m hearing. I know that [my] team has spoken with Tyson’s team. It’s a pleasure to share the ring with Tyson Fury. I’m waiting for the final contract,” said Hysa to talkSPORT Boxing.

“I know the teams are negotiating everything, the date, the venue, and everything. All my fans, all my Albanian people, are waiting, and asking me when the match will be.”

The 41-year-old enters with a perfect 24-0 record, including 22 knockouts, though he has yet to face a leading heavyweight contender. His record has largely been built against modest opposition, making Fury a considerable step up in class.

If the deal is finalized, it would give Fury a second outing of 2026 before his long-awaited showdown with Joshua. Meanwhile, Joshua is scheduled to return on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he is set to face Kristian Prenga before turning his attention to the Fury fight.

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