Former welterweight world champion Kell Brook has given his prediction for the long-awaited showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.
The all-British heavyweight clash is expected to take place in November following years of failed talks, after contracts were signed back in April. There are, however, obstacles remaining, as both Fury and Joshua will fight once in the interim.
Speaking to Boxing King Media, Brook concluded that, despite both ‘AJ’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ being past their best, he leans towards Fury.
“I can’t really say who I want to win. Whoever wants it the most, whoever gets the win, deserves it. Who I think is gonna win the fight, in my opinion, is Tyson Fury. I just think he’s more natural. He’s [been] boxing since he could walk.
“If you ask me closer to the fight… AJ’s got that one-two, those straight shots, an unbelievable athlete. Fury had a long time out. They both aren’t the same fighters. We’ll have to wait and see, but I lean towards Fury.”
Last week, Fury announced that he will be fighting Polish veteran Mariusz Wach in Thailand on July 24. The following night in Saudi Arabia, Joshua takes on little-known heavyweight Kristian Prenga.
After their respective warm-up fights in late July, if both emerge victorious as expected, it is likely there will be official confirmation of one of the most anticipated fights in boxing.
Some details, however, remain up in the air, with the location still being determined and the US said to be just as likely as the UK.
