Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight predictions

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua 'Battle of Britain' fight predictions

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight predictions.

Amir Khan

"It’s a fantastic fight for the fans. Both fighters, we know, are not the same fighters as they used to be, and they are half of what they were, maybe five years ago. But what a fight it’s going to be.

"It’s a fight for the fans. I’m sure the fans are thankful that both Fury and AJ have made the fight happen in the UK. They managed to negotiate and to bring the fight in the UK, which everyone wanted to be at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. It’s an amazing place.

"I think location-wise, it is ideal for everyone to get to. I mean, it’s going to be one of the biggest fights in Britain because we don’t know who’s going to win the fight. They are both no longer at their best. They’re more towards the end of their career, but we still want to see both guys hit each other.

"If you look at them both, you might maybe lean more towards Fury. Maybe he is a little bit fresher.

"But then again, AJ’s got power. Is he fresh enough to take the power that AJ still has because power doesn’t leave you. Maybe the reaction timing from AJ might not be there. Look, this is a fight where both guys can bang and they can hurt each other and it doesn’t go 12 rounds."

Otto Wallin

“Fury would probably be the favourite, but it’s a very interesting fight. I think Fury is a better boxer but Joshua is not to be underestimated. He is very sharp. He has pretty fast feet and fast hands, and he is very powerful.

“So, if he can land some good shots, it will definitely be a very interesting fight, and a fight that he can win also but Fury is a good boxer. He moves well and he is smart. When he is in those big fights, usually, he fights very well.”

Tim Rickson

"I have always leaned towards Fury over Joshua. Fury has a greater skillset, in my view. AJ, for me, is a little one-dimensional, in that he has that big, powerful right hand equaliser, but not a lot else in his locker.

"Against a mover, he struggles greatly. If you put someone stationary in front of him, he is able to land his big shots. Tyson won't be a stationary target, therefore AJ may struggle with his movement.

"Fury has proven to be able to take a shot better than AJ, but both boxers have had their armour gradually worn down over the course of their careers. I don't believe a granite chin last forever, it gets weakened with every shot. If AJ connects cleanly on Tyson, he has proven he could get back up again, like against Wilder and Usyk, but it's not always guaranteed, especially at an advanced age.

"I am picking Tyson to win and I don;t see it going the distance."