Sparring partner compared Wilder and Joshua's punching power

Emanuel Odiase in the training camps of Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder (42-1-1, 41 KOs) and Anthony Joshua (24-1, 21 KOs) are undoubtedly the two strongest boxers in the heavyweight division. Emanuel Odiase, 22, who has had the opportunity to work in pairs with both punchers, compared their punching power in an interview with The Sun.

"It's hard to say who hits harder because neither of them hit me clean, but one thing I can say is Wilder's strength is in his explosion and speed. His first move, when he throws a left-right combination, is so fast that you don't see it. Joshua, on the other hand, in my opinion, is a better striker and has a bigger arsenal of them - he hits jabs, side kicks, uppercuts and of course, he has a very strong right jab. In my opinion, both have a strong enough punch to knock each other out," said Odiase.

Wilder and Joshua won't have the opportunity to test each other in the ring just yet. The opportunity will only come if both win their fall fights - the American against Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) and the Brit against Alexander Usik (18-0, 13 KOs).