Mike Tyson, the iconic figure of boxing, made his stance clear about the potential fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. His prediction is based on the fighters' capabilities.
"I love Joshua," said Tyson, "but I think Tyson’s too elusive - he’s not going to hit him. We’re keeping it honest right?"
The boxing legend added weight to his prediction by analyzing Joshua's punch in comparison to Deontay Wilder's speed.
He continued, "if he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder, he’s not going to f**king touch this guy." The source for his comments is The Mac Life.
Currently, both Fury and Joshua are preparing for significant bouts. Nicknamed the 'Gypsy King', Fury is set for an undisputed clash with current WBA (super), IBF, and WBO titleholder Oleksandr Usyk next month. Details suggest this event could bring together all major heavyweight titles including the WBC belt carried by Fury.
At the same time, Anthony 'AJ' Joshua is expected to enter a monstrous fight with Francis Ngannou this March. For these fights to set up a colossal all-British showdown – anticipated for years – both Fury and Joshua must secure victories in their match-ups.
This contingent but much-anticipated duel between Fury and Joshua is further pushed into the realm of feasibility courtesy of influential figures like Turki Alasheikh of Saudi Arabia who could provide substantial support in making this event come true.
Reflecting on his own legacy where he'd fought legends Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis—Tyson offers a historical viewpoint, giving substance to his brutal honesty considering the possible jaunt between Fury and Joshua.
Looking forward—as we settle into January—with near certainty that an action-packed year in boxing lies ahead. Fans will be watching closely as first Fury encounters Usyk followed by AJ stepping into battle with Ngannou in what could potentialize one of the iconic fights in heavyweight boxing history: Fury vs. Joshua.