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Several boxing legends have weighed in on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury. Eddie Hearn confirmed that a fight had been agreed in principle between the two heavyweight titans.

A fight has been agreed for early next year, with the structure of the deal approved by both sets of promoters. Fury and Joshua signed a 2 – fight deal, giving them the chance to unify the belts if things go to plan.

Given the nature of the fight, legends from the boxing world have given their predictions for the fight.

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“You can’t really knock Tyson Fury out”

“Fury is the best heavyweight champion of the world since myself. He is the man, I don’t care what anybody says,” said Mike Tyson.

“That boy Tyson Fury, you’re going to have to bring everything you’ve got to beat him. I’m going, to be honest with you – I just can’t see Joshua beating him,” said George Foreman.

“You can’t really knock Tyson Fury for what he’s doing since coming back. I understand why people have him No 1. I have to put Fury No. 1, but I still think AJ beats him. Styles make fights, and I think AJ’s style is all wrong for Fury,” said Tony Bellew when asked for his predictions for the fight.

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A fight between the two has been in the works for quite some time. Hearn had previously mentioned that several countries had approached them to host the mega fight.

However, it fell through due to the pandemic. Now that a deal is finally in place, fight fans are itching for a bout between the two superstars.

What are your thoughts on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury? Let us know your predictions in the comments below!

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