Julius OkorieAs possible clash between British duo Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury continues to gather momentum undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has told Fury to be ready to suffer another defeat.
The warning is coming just few days after the Ukrainian disarmed triumphed over Fury in their re-match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Join our WhatsApp ChannelDespite acknowledging the challenges posed by Fury during their two encounters, Usyk remains optimistic about Joshua’s chances in a future bout.
When interviewed by Boxing King Media, Usyk was asked about the prospects of a matchup between his former rivals, and he responded, “Maybe Anthony Joshua. Maybe on points.”
His comments highlight Usyk’s respect for Joshua’s abilities, which he believes could lead to a strategic victory, particularly given the nature of their respective fighting styles.
Oleksandr Usyk is in a vintage position to assess the duo, having faced both Joshua and Fury in the ring. He first claimed the unified heavyweight title from Joshua in 2021, a pivotal moment in his career, and subsequently defended those titles against Joshua in a highly anticipated 2022 rematch.
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Usyk then accomplished the remarkable feat of achieving undisputed champion status after overcoming Fury earlier this year, followed by successfully defending his titles again in few days back.
Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has made it clear that the future of his fighter hinges on two major opportunities: a long-anticipated clash with Tyson Fury and a rematch against current IBF champion Daniel Dubois, who handed Joshua a knockout defeat in September.
With Dubois set to defend his title against Joseph Parker on February 22, fans are eager for the potential showdown between Fury and Joshua, which could happen if the stars align, although the fight would not result in the crowning of an undisputed champion.
Anthony Joshua has won 28 fights in his professional boxing career including 25 by knockout. The Nigeria born British pugilist has however lost four fights, including one by knockout to Andy Ruiz Jr. in 2019 and two by decision to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022
Joshua’s most recent fight was on March 8, 2024, when he defeated Francis Ngannou by knockout in the first round.
Julius Okorie is Chief Sports and Entertainment Correspondent for Prime Business Africa. He began his journalism career with the Champion Newspaper and Sporting Champion and later moved on to Daily Independent and the Nation Newspapers. Okorie joined Prime Business Africa in 2024 bringing on board 20 years of experience in writing investigative news on Sports and Entertainment. His well researched and highly informative articles on Sports Business and general entertainment are followed by a wide range of audience.
