Barry McGuigan Makes Emphatic KO Prediction For Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: “He’ll Catch Him”

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, despite the latter’s retirement, could be heading towards an all-British heavyweight banger.

The two former champions have both lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk and, without a shot at a title on the horizon, are free from conflicts, mandatories and ego to make the long-awaited fight happen.

Hall of Fame fighter Barry McGuigan, writing for The Mirror, feels like most that the right time for the fight is now

“Joshua is enjoying a break after the loss to Daniel Dubois. The truth is this fight has never made more sense. Both have lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk, and Joshua is processing that devastating defeat to Dubois.”

When it comes down to a prediction, McGuigan is firmly backing ‘AJ.’

“Joshua is more physically imposing, and the last thing you lose is your punch. Fury is not a devastating hitter. He uses his skills and physical attributes to wear down opponents.

“Joshua is the more dangerous, the harder puncher with the greater explosiveness, qualities you retain right to the end. Fury could outbox him for a couple of rounds, but he would reach Fury at some point.

“Fury has the longer reach by three inches, but when the other man is 6ft 6in with a reach of 82ins, it’s hardly significant. Styles make fights and I believe Fury is just right for Joshua. I would have favoured him at their peaks and I would now.

“Fury’s style suits Joshua. There is a lot to hit. Fury has quick hands but I think AJ walks him onto a right hand. And if he did that he would be right back in the picture.”

As of writing, Fury is standing by his retirement, though fans feel that he will still make a u-turn on that position in the coming months.