UNDISPUTED world heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has made a bold prediction on a possible fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
Many boxing fans are keen to see the two go head-to-head, and with the prospect of a trilogy clash between Fury and the Ukrainian now unlikely, the big bout could happen.
Usyk beat Fury 116-112 on all three judges’ scorecards on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia to claim his second win of the year over the Briton and retain his WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles.
And he speaks from a place of authority having also beaten Joshua twice, overcoming the Nigerian-Briton on points in 2021 and 2022.
A Joshua vs Fury fight has been mooted for several years, ever since Fury first became champion when he dethroned Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015.
Usyk was asked two questions by Boxing King Media: “Who was a harder overall opponent, and who would be the favourite between the Joshua and Fury if they fought?”
The Ukrainian said that Fury had been the more difficult opponent across 24 rounds, but believes Joshua would win on “maybe points”.
The bout could take place in 2025, with Wembley Stadium the most likely venue for what remains arguably the biggest commercial fight in world boxing.
Both men would be entering the bout off the back of defeats after Joshua was dominated by Daniel Dubois in September.
In his post-fight press conference, Fury was asked what the future holds.
“You might see me fight again, you might not,” he answered cryptically.
