SHANNON BRIGGS Lineal (1997-98), WBO (2006-07) “It depends on what Tyson Fury shows up and what Anthony Joshua shows up. Looking at Joshua’s last fight, he was a little shaky at the beginning, but he pulled it together. I think it’s a pick ’em. Based on AJ’s last fight, I have to say Tyson, but I think AJ is going to be well prepared for this fight. He knows what this means. This is a huge fight for England, let alone boxing.” Prediction: FURY
AGIT KABAYEL WBC (2026-present) “It’s a massive fight that we’ve all been waiting years to see. Even though it didn’t happen during their absolute prime, I’m still really looking forward to it. AJ has to rely on his explosive knockout power and land a big shot. For Fury, the key is controlling the distance and using his high IQ to drag Joshua into deep waters. I am the worst at making predictions. I’ve actually trained with both of them, but Fury helped me a lot in my career, so my support is fully with him.” Prediction: FURY
OLEG MASKAEV WBC (2006-08)
RAY MERCER Olympic gold medalist, WBO (1991) “I’m excited to see it. Two well-known fighters who can fight. The fact that it didn’t happen before and both are a little slower, maybe that makes it more entertaining. I hope that’s true. I want to see some banging. I think Joshua has the advantage; he’s got more power. Fury has been my favorite fighter, but if I had to put my money on anybody, it would be Joshua. I don’t know if it’s going to be a stoppage, but whatever happens, Joshua probably comes out on top.” Prediction: JOSHUA
“Fury can box and punch, but I believe he is not like he used to be. With age, every fighter is going down. It’s the same with Joshua; he has good technique, he is very strong, but what I see is that he can’t take a punch anymore. If Joshua can be there mentally, he can beat Fury. He’s going to be ready to give a good fight to Fury, so he’s going to have a chance to win. It’s going to be a good fight, but I believe Fury is going to win. I think it’s going to be six or seven rounds.” Prediction: FURY KO
TYSON FURY VS. ANTHONY JOSHUA PREDICTIONS Gathered by Anson Wainwright Heavyweight luminaries and other boxing insiders make their cases for who wins the all-British blockbuster.
LAMON BREWSTER WBO (2004-06) “I think it will be a true test of skill and will, a chess match, because neither man can afford to lose by making a mistake. Fury can box him and keep him at distance because Joshua is very strong and dangerous when he is close. Joshua can’t let Fury get in his rhythm; he needs to make Fury fight him to catch him in an exchange. [I think] Fury [wins] in the late rounds or by decision, but Joshua [is dangerous] inside seven rounds.” Prediction: FURY
MICHAEL MOORER WBO (1992-93), Lineal/IBF/WBA (1994), IBF (1996-97) “It all depends on how they come in. Tyson Fury normally balloons up and loses a lot of weight to come down to fight. That’s a big thing. Anthony Joshua has a great physique, so he always comes in looking
Fury flattened Wilder in the 11th round of fight three.
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