TYSON FURY VS. ANTHONY JOSHUA PREDICTIONS
“I believe if Anthony Joshua’s defense is a little bit better than Tyson Fury’s, if his defense is tight, he should win.”
ready to fight. I don’t understand a man that tall bending his knees, walking forward to a guy. He’s too low; there’s no leverage. He’s taken away all the leverage with his knees being [bent]. I think Anthony Joshua doesn’t take a good punch, and if Tyson Fury lands a good shot, say goodnight. And vice versa, but Joshua will never get that close to Fury, because [Joshua] drops his hands as he comes in. If Joshua throws the right hand, his left hand always drops, so I think he’ll be wide open for a left hook. I think Tyson will stop him.” Prediction: FURY KO
years prior would only have been a sparring partner.
I see the demise in Joshua. I also see the same in Fury. Fury’s saving grace is that his punch resistance is nowhere near as bad as Joshua’s. I cannot make the case for [Joshua] winning. Fury still has something left. The world and his brother know that these two boxers are past their prime. I see Fury winning by a late stoppage.” Prediction: FURY KO
in the first half. I have Fury winning the fight late by stoppage or on points, but I’m not saying that with any certainty.” Prediction: FURY
you lose is your power, and when you hit as hard as Joshua hits, you’ve got to give him a chance. Gun to my head, I’m going to go against the grain and say Joshua wins by stoppage in the second half of the fight.” Prediction: JOSHUA KO
CARL FRAMPTON Former two-division titleholder “It’s definitely a fight where both boys are past their prime. I would have liked to have seen it years earlier, but I’m still excited and looking forward to it. In some ways, it may make for a more interesting fight. Fury at his best, his movement would have been a problem for Joshua. I think Fury has a more intelligent boxing brain. He uses his attributes really well. He suffocates people sometimes. He’s got to be the big favorite for this fight, but AJ may still be the biggest-punching heavyweight in the division, and he has a chance because Fury now lacks movement. I think Fury will engage with him and that gives AJ a chance. I don’t think AJ can win unless it’s
BARRY MCGUIGAN Former featherweight champion “The question is how much have they got left. Heavyweights don’t age as much as [fighters at] lighter weights. There’s no doubt Fury and Joshua have seen better days. Apparently, years ago, the rumor was that when Fury came to the high-performance center in Sheffield, Joshua got the better of him. There’s no way Joshua can stand off Fury; he has to go and get him. If he gets out of the blocks quickly and hits and hurts Fury, that will put him in a good, strong position. The last thing
DUKE MCKENZIE Former three-division titleholder “Up until their last fights, I had Joshua winning by a KO, as I fully believe he had enough left for one more big fight. However, after watching his last fight, I’m convinced now more than ever that he cannot win this fight. It would appear his punch resistance has completely gone, as has his confidence. Joshua found himself on the canvas against an opponent who, let’s get it right, several
JOSH TAYLOR Former undisputed junior welterweight champion “It was getting to the point where it was going to be like Mayweather- Pacquiao, where they’re both past their sell-by date. It is kind of like that for me already. I’ve gone back and forth a couple of times. I thought Fury was a better boxer than Joshua, but going off their last performances, Fury looked like his reactions were slower and his feet weren’t as nimble. But Joshua wasn’t great either. I think it’s who has got the most left. I’d probably say Fury on points, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Joshua clips him.” Prediction: FURY PTS
Joshua landed this picture- perfect uppercut in Round 11 against Klitschko.
occasions, I can see where they need a little help in certain areas, like defense. Both lack defense. To me, with both of their chins you can do something if you catch them. They have their own styles. I do believe whoever gets hit by a solid shot might not get up, because both can punch. I believe if Anthony Joshua’s defense is a little bit better than Tyson Fury’s, if his defense is tight, he should win.” Prediction: JOSHUA
BERMANE STIVERNE WBC (2014-15) “It’s hard to pick a side. I don’t really watch boxing,
but this is one of those fights I would watch. I
huge for the U.K. I don’t know who wins. It’s 50-50. I’d have to flip a coin. I’ll go with Joshua.” Prediction: JOSHUA
TIM WITHERSPOON WBC (1984), WBA (1986) “Both boxers have plenty of heart. Having watched both of them on several
think this fight should have been done a long time ago when both of them were champions. It’s going to be
“The question is how much have they got left. Heavyweights don’t age as much as [fighters at] lighter weights.
“I think Anthony Joshua doesn’t take a good punch, and if Tyson Fury lands a good shot, say goodnight.”
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