British boxer Tyson Fury has expressed confidence in his upcoming fight against Anthony Joshua, predicting a knockout victory within seven rounds. The highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown is set to take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on December 11. Fury described the fight as a "stepping stone" towards a trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk, who has previously beaten him twice on points.
In an interview on the Furocity YouTube channel, Fury was dismissive of Joshua's chances, describing him as lacking speed and stamina. Fury believes that Joshua's reliance on weightlifting has hindered his ability to perform well in the ring. "Joshua, for me, is an old bum. A weightlifter. Too many weights, not enough speed. Too many weights, no cardio," Fury said.
Fury's comments come after negotiations for the Joshua fight had repeatedly broken down. The two boxers had previously been scheduled to face off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in April, but Joshua turned down the opportunity. Fury expressed surprise that Joshua eventually agreed to the fight, saying "I always never believed I would get him in the ring. So getting him in the ring now is like Christmas has come early for me."
Despite his confidence in a victory, Fury insisted that he would respect the result of the fight, regardless of the outcome. "All the talking aside, honestly, we are both going to get in there and both going to throw down. And I always say, look, may the best man win," Fury said. He also expressed willingness to shake hands with Joshua after the fight, whether he wins or loses.
Fury's ultimate goal appears to be a trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk, who has previously beaten him twice on points. Fury wants the rematch to take place in America, where he believes he will receive a fair decision. "I want Usyk. I want him in America, though, where I get a fair decision. I won the first two fights, and I will definitely get a decision there, where it is fair," Fury said.
The fight between Fury and Joshua brings together two of Britain's biggest heavyweight names after years of stalled talks. The venue dispute was only resolved this week, paving the way for the highly anticipated showdown. Fury's trainer and team will likely be working to ensure that he is in top form for the fight.
As the fight approaches, Fury's focus appears to be on Joshua, with the British boxer sending a simple message to his opponent: "Turn up on the night. Stay sharp. On ball, on point, ready to rock and roll. Let's go. Ready to train." The stage is set for a highly anticipated and potentially explosive encounter between two of Britain's top boxers.
Key points
- Tyson Fury predicts a knockout victory over Anthony Joshua within seven rounds.
- Fury views the Joshua fight as a "stepping stone" towards a trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk.
- The fight between Fury and Joshua will take place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on December 11.
