Anthony Joshua has made definitive prediction for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
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Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has tipped Oleksandr Usyk to defeat long-time rival Tyson Fury for a second time. The pair are scheduled to go toe-to-toe for a second time in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Back in May, the Ukrainian became the first man to defeat Fury in the professional ring after scoring a razor-thin split-decision victory.
The key moment in the heavyweight dust-up came in the ninth round when Usyk caught Fury with some stinging shots and was nearly able to put the Brit away - with only the ropes keeping him up. Despite being fortunate to hear the bell at the end of the round, the 36-year-old failed to get back into the bout before eventually suffering a defeat on points.
In the end, one judge scored the bout in favour of 'The Gypsy King,' while the other two saw the Ukrainian as the clear winner. This time around many icons within the boxing community have been quick to weigh in and share their thoughts on the upcoming sequel.
Joshua - who has famously fought Usyk twice in his career - has tipped his former foe to get his hand raised for a second time on Saturday night. "I think it’s going to be a tough fight early on and then I feel like Usyk will edge it again," he said. "He’s a class operator and I feel like Usyk’s one of the best out there. That’s why I think he’ll win.”.
'AJ' is hoping to one day finally go head-to-head inside the squared-circle and settle their ongoing feud once and for all. However, his dream was recently dealt a major blow after Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, revealed his client is contractually bound to a trilogy fight with Usyk if he beats his rival this weekend.
