While backing the ‘Gypsy King’ to win their Battle of Britain, Mike Tyson would like to see Anthony Joshua face a heavyweight knockout artist after their long-awaited encounter.
The two Brits will finally square off at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on December 11, with both men colliding for the chance to become a three-time world champion.
Indeed, the winner will secure himself a WBA ‘super’ title, despite Murat Gassiev holding the sanctioning body’s ‘regular’ title and considering himself a world champion.
As for the fight itself, many are giving the edge to Tyson Fury, perhaps favouring his overall skillset or merely believing that he has declined less than his domestic rival.
He did, after all, score respective points and stoppage victories over Arslanbek Makhmudov and Mariusz Wach without seeming in danger of getting stopped – albeit without setting the world alight, either – whereas Joshua suffered two knockdowns in the opening round of his July contest with Kristian Prenga.
‘AJ’ then managed to get the job done with a second-round finish, yet ‘Iron’ Mike is still backing Fury to win their upcoming showdown.
Speaking with DJ WHOO KID, Tyson also expressed his desire to see Joshua lock horns with former WBC champion Deontay Wilder.
“Tyson’s always been known to handle pressure well, but it’s going to be interesting to watch this fight. I know Joshua’s going to be throwing faster punches, but his punches can’t be faster than Deontay Wilder’s.
“I wanna see him [Joshua] fight Deontay.”
Perhaps a clash with Wilder could be revisited but, before then, Joshua must remain focused on settling his long-time rivalry with Fury.
