Tyson Fury has extended an invitation to Donald Trump to accompany him during his ringwalk ahead of the highly anticipated December showdown with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff.
According to sources, the heavyweight champion floated the idea following his appearance at the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House in June 2026. Fury joined Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other prominent supporters on the South Lawn, making headlines by wearing a cap emblazoned with “Donald Trump for Prime Minister” alongside a British flag, a nod to Trump’s signature red MAGA caps.
“I’ll definitely make that offer to my old buddy, old pal, and we’ll see if he’s available,” Fury said when asked about the possibility. He acknowledged the practical challenges, adding, “Probably unlikely because of the situation he’s in at the moment, being the President of the United States.”
The proposed bout between Fury and Joshua is scheduled for December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The matchup represents one of the biggest matches in British boxing history, a prospect that has been years in the making.
Fury’s relationship with Trump proved instrumental in resolving complicated visa issues that had barred the British boxer from entering the United States for years. Those restrictions stemmed from Fury’s professional relationship with Daniel Kinahan, an Irish boxing adviser whom authorities have linked to organized activities.
In June 2020, Fury publicly credited Kinahan with brokering his proposed match against Joshua, thanking him by name in a video announcement.
The Irish High Court had previously accepted police evidence identifying the Kinahan Organised Group as an international operation, with judges later accepting testimony about involvement in narcotics trafficking, weapons movement, money laundering, and targeted incidents to protect business interests.
Kinahan has never been convicted of any offense, and his legal representatives have strongly contested characterizations of him as involved in illicit activity.
Despite his status as a world champion and one of boxing’s biggest draws, American authorities had effectively closed the door on Fury’s ability to train, promote match, or conduct business on U.S. soil.
UFC president Dana White who had developed a close relationship with Trump over years of business dealings, decided to take Fury’s case directly to the former president. White’s intervention proved decisive.
Speaking with Mike Coppinger of The Ring Magazine, Fury explained the resolution: “It all got done through Dana on Donald Trump’s table. And Donald Trump just went bang. Tyson’s a great guy. Come on in. That’s how it works. That’s how G’s go. They make things happen.”
With his travel status resolved, Fury was able to return to the United States for training and appearances.
