Anthony Joshua has made a prediction about Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk II that will shock a lot of fans.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a close fight back in May to lift the undisputed heavyweight championship.
The fight was close but Usyk took control after nearly knocking Fury out in the ninth round of the contest. The Ukrainian won a close split decision but the Englishman was adamant that he had done enough to win.
A rematch was signed for December and now Anthony Joshua has made a prediction that will shock fans.
Anthony Joshua makes huge prediction ahead of Tyson Fury vs Usyk rematch
Joshua fought Usyk twice, losing on both occasions and a huge showdown between him and Fury has been talked of for years.
Many expected the Brit to back his fellow countryman to set up a monster clash between the two next year, but he surprised everyone when asked if he thought Fury could win.
Joshua told IFL TV: “Me personally, what I think? Nah, no way. It’s not that I didn’t see enough [from Fury], I think Fury is good, he had some good moments. I just don’t think he can do it.
“It’s not that I don’t rate Fury. Fury is good, got himself in that position. I just don’t think he’s better than Usyk.”
Anthony Joshua could be right about Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Fury has it all to do in the rematch against Usyk in December after the former cruiserweight proved he could hurt and push the big man back.
The Englishman was critical of the Ukrainian’s power and size before the fight and was proved wrong by the much smaller man in the ninth round.
For the first time in his career Fury didn’t look like his usual illusive self against Usyk and maybe father time has caught up with the former champion.
The aging heavyweight must now make big changes in the rematch with a body that is slowing down after a long professional career.