David Haye has said that Tyson Fury does not rate Anthony Joshua highly enough and that the WBC champion will be Knocked out if he is too aggressive
Britain’s rival champions have both signed a two-fight contract for an undisputed world heavyweight title fight, with a date and venue that are yet to have been confirmed.
But David Haye has questioned whether or not Fury truly respects the potential threat that is posed by Joshua, who is the reigning WBA, IBF and WBO title holder.
“Tyson Fury, who many do believe is No 1 because Fury beat Wilder, and he’s the lineal champion, but I think it’s the perfect time for Anthony Joshua,” Haye has said to Sky Sports News.
This comes after the world heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, has moved a step closer with Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, saying that a two-fight deal between the two heavyweight stars has been signed.
He continued by saying:
“Tyson Fury is on such a high. The victory over Wilder made him look a million dollars, his confidence will be sky high and I genuinely think Fury and his team don’t rate AJ as highly as they should do.”
“That, in itself, causes potential issues.”
Johnny Nelson tells Sky Sports News that the fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will see two fighters come together who are both at their peak.
Johnny Nelson tells Sky Sports News that the fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will see two fighters come together who are both at their peak.
Both of the rival British, heavyweight world champions are at their peak, says Mr Nelson.
Fury fought Wilder and stopped him in the seventh round to claim the WBC belt last February, but Haye believes he cannot employ a similar strategy against Joshua.
This comes after Sonny Bill Williams has announced his retirement from professional rugby, with the dual-code New Zealand international also suggesting he may return to boxing. The 35-year-old appears set to focus on a return to boxing, having won all seven of his professional heavyweight boxing bouts between 2009 and 2015.
“If Tyson Fury attacks Anthony Joshua in the same manner, in which he did in Vegas against Deontay Wilder, I don’t believe it works in his favour,” said Haye.
“I believe he’ll be too open, too wide and someone as fast, athletic, and as skilful as Anthony Joshua will be able to punch right through the middle and take him out, and take him out early.
“I know it’s a controversial prediction.”
