Anthony Joshua’s recent loss to Aleanxder Uysk had boxing fans wondering if Joshua would ever fight Tyson Fury? The two fighters have been in talks to fight for years now, and after Anthony Joshua gave Tyson the slip several times, Tyson decided to take his back from retirement plan over to the U.S. Here, he would face the remarkably talented and knockout king Deontay Wilder, and the two fighters would give the world not one but two spectacles that are hard to forget.
The next bout for British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been scheduled, and it promises to be the biggest battle in the sport’s history. On December 3, the “Gypsy King” fights ex-heavyweight champion & renowned British boxing sensation Anthony Joshua.
The Next Big Fight
Immediately after his April technical knockout victory over Dillian Whyte, the reigning WBC heavyweight champion announced his retirement. However, he quickly seemed to backtrack on those words and begin pushing for what he titled the “Battle of Britain” against Joshua. After all, it’s time for an undisputed fight at a heavyweight battle between both the two finest heavyweights in the United Kingdom. They scheduled the fight to take place by the end of the year, despite “AJ’s” repeat losses to Oleksandr Usyk dampening worldwide interest.
Fury Vs AJ
Despite the fact that Joshua has lost two fights in a row and three of his previous five matchups, this is still a huge battle inside the division, as well as a seismic collision in UK boxing. The fight will take place in the 74,000-seating Principality Stadium because of a certain circumstance. Both are hugely popular in Europe thanks to their stellar credentials and abilities, and this matchup will feature one of the strongest opponents each has ever faced.
Even just a quick glance into the best Irish betting sites will show the massive anticipation for the fight come this December. Let’s compare the two fighters to get a better look at what the fight will behold.
The Mind Games
Fury, known for his antics, even galvanized Klitschko. After the media blitz for the fight has begun, you can bet that the champion will be digging into AJ and his recent losses to Usyk. Fury might have played nice to arrange the match, but he will not hold back once the media cogs get turning. The truth hurts, and Joshua doesn’t have a stinging career reaction given his adversary is still unbeaten, so it will be intriguing to watch how he tackles the mental and verbal battle onslaught that Fury will throw his way. The 32-year-old must channel his frustration into motivation in training for the night of the fight.
Durability
Even though Fury has shown his ability to land powerful punches in prior fights, Joshua is the real big hitter between the two. With 22 of his 24 wins coming by way of knockouts, it’s clear Joshua has the power.
After two fights with Deontay Wilder, a wrecking machine, Fury has shown to be the superior durable boxer. The Brits’ resurrection was the greatest recovery ever seen in a boxing ring. Fury will face his toughest test yet in Joshua, who is a more skilled striker than Wilder, but “AJ” must once again demonstrate that his chin is indeed not his weak point. Fury is also a remarkable boxer who can switch to a southpaw stance when needed, and this rings bad news for Joshua, who has struggled against southpaws throughout his career.
The Bottom Line
While it may not be the most important heavyweight bout in history, it is nonetheless a top-level clash between two significant fighters of today, and it does present a very serious danger to the undefeated record of the exciting “Gypsy King.”.
Joshua has a lot to prove after his loss to Usysk and will look to regain his confidence against Fury. On the other hand, after Usyk beat Joshua in their second bout, he called out Fury for a championship bout but later went back on his word, stating he wouldn’t be fighting just so soon.
Fury has since commented on Usyk’s U-turn stating the Ukrainian is scared to clash against the Gypsy King.
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