Dave Allen, a former heavyweight boxer, thinks Tyson Fury would beat Anthony Joshua if they fought. Allen's opinion comes from his experience sparring with both fighters.
Allen has been in the ring with some of the best heavyweights around. He's traded punches with Fury, Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, and Wladimir Klitschko during sparring sessions. In his pro career, he's faced tough opponents like Dillian Whyte and Luis Ortiz, though he lost to both. Recently, Allen made a statement with a knockout win over Johnny Fisher in London, settling the score after their controversial first fight.
When asked about a potential Fury-Joshua matchup, Allen didn't hesitate. He said, "I've got to go Tyson."
Fans have wanted to see Fury and Joshua fight for years, but it's never happened. Both fighters have lost their last two fights to Oleksandr Usyk, who's now the undisputed heavyweight champ. Neither Fury nor Joshua holds a heavyweight belt right now.
Even without titles on the line, a Fury-Joshua fight would still be huge. Their reputations and legacies are at stake. But there are some hurdles to overcome.
Fury surprised everyone by announcing his retirement in January. But many people think he might come back for a big payday. Joshua, on the other hand, is recovering from a small elbow surgery and plans to return to the ring later this year.
Whether this fight happens or not, Allen's insider perspective adds an interesting twist to the ongoing debate about who would come out on top in this long-awaited British heavyweight showdown.
