Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight predictions

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

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua has FINALLY been set for December 11 in Cardiff.

The long-term British heavyweight rivals will lock horns in the Principality Stadium in front of 80,000 live fans and millions more around the world on DAZN PPV.

The pair have been on a collision course for entire decade and now they are finally locked in to settle the score once and for in what is being billed as 'The Battle of Britain'.

GBN asked their panel of experts for their 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."

Dave Allen

“I think that there is potential fight for this to be a more exciting fight than it could have ever been. 

“I think that, 10 years ago, Fury would have boxed and moved and been elusive and tried to get a points victory.

“In 2026, nearing 2027, this should be exciting.

“Joshua’s punch resistance looks to be gone from the [Kristian] Prenga contest and the [Daniel] Dubois fight – he got knocked down six times in those seven rounds alone. So, there is a lot of question marks over his punch resistance.

“Joshua has always had the power to hurt Fury. For me, 10 years ago I thought this has 12 rounds written all over it, but now I can’t see it going past three. 

“So, I would say it will be more exciting but in terms of actual quality it will be nowhere near the contest that it once was.”

Dillian Whyte

"People say it has gone by its sell-by date, but the fight might actually be better now than it would have been back then.

"Back then they were more defensively sound and a bit more shrewd and didn't get hit so much. But now, they are going to stay in the pocket. Fury isn't as nimble as he once was.

"AJ is showing signs of being vulnerable, so I think it is going to be a good fight, and someone is definitely getting knocked out. A few years ago, people thought maybe Fury on points or AJ by KO. Now it could be Fury by KO or AJ by KO.

"It's crazy because either of them can get the victory. I don't know. I might sit on the fence for this one. I don't think it will go long, though. I don't think it will go 12 rounds."

Barry McGuigan

“I think [Daniel] Dubois would knock out Anthony Joshua every single day of the week, but I think Joshua beats Tyson Fury every day of the week.

“He just has that style; he just has that technique. I think he’s too much for [Fury].

“You’d have to make Tyson the favourite at this stage following Joshua’s increased vulnerability. But, at the risk of using too many cliches, “the last thing a fighter loses is his punch”. However, you need to be in the right position to land that punch.”

Derek Chisora

"Anthony wins it and he wins it in style. Anthony's going to knock Tyson Fury out.

"Joshua knocked out a YouTuber [Jake Paul], Tyson stunk out the Tottenham Stadium [Arslanbek Makhmudov win], before going to Thailand [Mariusz Wach win].

"But I can guarantee you this. December 11 is going to be electric in Cardiff. Someone is getting knocked out."

Mike Tyson

“Tyson’s named after me – I’m always with Tyson.

“It would be nice [if he beats Joshua].”

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.”

Arslanbek Makhmudov

“I gave him a very hard fight.

“Of course, maybe I did not do enough to win, but I gave a good fight and landed some good punches.

“Now, he’s ready for Joshua. One hundred per cent he can beat him. I think he beats him easy now.”

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 lasts forever, it gets weakened with every knockdown. If AJ connects cleanly on Tyson, he has proven he could get back up again, like he did against Wilder and Usyk, but it's not always guaranteed, especially after all those wars with Wilder and two defeats by Usyk and at an advanced age now.

"AJ's chin dies seem a lot more susceptible, however. He has been dropped six times in six rounds recently - four times in five rounds with Dubois and twice in the first round with Prenga.

"If he can come out like a steam train, then he has a chance of winning early. But he will not outbox Fury or beat him over the distance, in my opinion, so a knockout is his best chance of victory. Fury will do best to use his size and reach, and superior ringcraft to try to box rings around him. If Fury can just pick him off, frustrate him, keep him at bay, then look to land something big whenever there's an opening, but without taking risks.

"I am picking Tyson to win and I don't see it going the distance. If I had to choose, I'd say Tyson KOs Joshua within six rounds."

Frazer Krohn, MMA Sucka

"Realistically, this fight could go any way. Either man could knock the other out early or late. If it goes the distance, Fury will likely get his hand raised, but don't expect it to get to the final rounds.

"Fury has always been hittable, and the heavier he is, the slower he will be. The extra weight does allow him to 'take' a shot better; however, if AJ is able to detonate on him, it could be an early night for Tyson. 

"AJ's chin has looked questionable as of late, having been wobbled more in recent fights than ever before.

"Fury is the better boxer; AJ is the bigger puncher. Fury is the more clever fighter; AJ is the better athlete.

"The closer this one gets, the more informed a prediction we'll be able to make. But for this early prediction, we're going with Anthony Joshua by 5th-round knockout."