Swedish ex-footballer says he'll fight Island's most famous boxer!

Thursday, 21 May 2026 17:37

Former footballer Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims he'll fight Island boxer Tyson Fury in August.

Fury had been looking for a warm-up match before he meets Anthony Joshua in an eagerly anticipated bout later this year.

But on X, formerly Twitter today, Swedish former striker Ibrahimovic posted "It's on".

He says the fight will take place on Saturday, August 1 in Dublin.

BREAKING NEWS! ITS ON AUGUST 1 DUBLIN Ireland,@Tyson_Fury @Turki_alalshikh #makingboxinggreatagain pic.twitter.com/TUg4tCJGgv
— Zlatan Ibrahimovi? (@Ibra_official) May 21, 2026

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