Tyson Fury Predicted to Outbox Anthony Joshua by Carl Froch

Tyson Fury is gearing up to face Anthony Joshua later this year, with two British boxing legends offering their predictions for the highly anticipated bout. Carl Froch and Tony Bellew have weighed in on the potential showdown, with Froch backing Fury to win on points and Bellew favouring Joshua by stoppage.

What's at stake for Tyson Fury?

Fury is set to face Mariusz Wach on July 24 at the Max Muaythai Stadium in Pattaya, Thailand, in a warm-up match ahead of his potential bout with Joshua. Despite unanimously outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov in April, Fury is looking to bank more rounds against the 46-year-old Wach.

Carl Froch's prediction

Froch, a former world champion, believes that Fury will outbox Joshua, citing the latter's mental wellbeing as a concern. "I think Tyson Fury wins on points, quite comfortably. He's past his best, Fury-has slowed down. But so is AJ," Froch told Fight Your Corner. "I don't think [Joshua will] be in the right headspace. I don't really think he wants to box anymore."

Tony Bellew's prediction

Bellew, another former world champion, is unconvinced that Joshua is back to his best, but believes that his friend has the power to render Fury unconscious. "The only thing I can really commit to is … it ain't going the distance. The reason I can't put my hand on my heart and go, 'I think [Joshua wins]', is because I need to see [him] in a ring and see what he can do," Bellew said.

What's next for Anthony Joshua?

Joshua will face the unproven Kristian Prenga a day after Fury's bout with Wach, fighting for the first time since his sixth-round finish over Jake Paul in December. There is no shortage of speculation about Joshua's mental wellbeing, particularly after he was involved in a tragic car crash that took the lives of his two close friends.

The road to Fury vs Joshua

With Froch backing Fury on points and Bellew favouring Joshua by stoppage, it would appear that no one is quite sure how their domestic dustup will unfold. One thing is certain, however: the boxing world will be watching with bated breath as these two British heavyweights collide later this year.