OLEKSANDR USYK has predicted a winner between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – having beaten both TWICE.
Usyk first became heavyweight champion by dethroning AJ in September 2021 before winning the rematch a year later.
It set him up for a historic undisputed title showdown with Fury in May – which he won on a split-decision.
And seven months later he inflicted defeat on the Gypsy King again – this time via controversial unanimous decision.
So Usyk is in the perfect position to pick a winner should Joshua, 35, and Fury, 36, finally fight.
And he told Boxing King Media: “Maybe it is Anthony Joshua.”
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Asked how AJ would win, Usyk, 37, replied: “I don’t know, maybe it is points. I don’t know.”
Joshua is coming off a fifth round knockout against Daniel Dubois in September and turned down the chance to rematch.
Instead Dubois, 27, defends his IBF title against Joseph Parker, 32, on February 22 in Saudi Arabia.
And promoter Eddie Hearn will now urged Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh to set up a two-fight deal for Joshua and Fury.
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Hearn said: “The reality is there’s only one fight for Tyson Fury and that is Anthony Joshua.
“It’s the biggest fight in the history of British boxing and everyone will want to see it. That wasn’t a Tyson Fury who looked finished.
“It wasn’t a flat performance, it wasn’t a poor performance. He didn’t look gun shy or like his punch resistance was in question.
“Tyson Fury is still potentially at the peak of his powers, just not good enough to beat Oleksandr Usyk.
“For me AJ against Fury is the one. One at Wembley and then back out here for Riyadh Season.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
