“2025, I’m targeting Tyson Fury,” Anthony Joshua revealed while interacting with the media a few weeks ago. Things being what they are, it might still be too early to predict what they have planned for the future. For the time being, though, it is the fight both Joshua and Fury need to figure out. A win could set forth yet another tryst with championship contention.

But it’s also the fight, that fans, especially those in Great Britain, have been yearning for years. By the year’s latter half, Joshua will turn 36 and Fury, 37. As they gradually walk towards the end of their glorious careers, a fight between them may provide that opportunity that could etch their names into the pages of history. After enduring 24 grueling rounds each and suffering consecutive defeats at the hands of the same opponent, the British heavyweights now share a common history. Considering the fight is already beyond its prime, it’s time to make amends and make it happen before it’s too late. Speculations are already rife over the potential outcome. Even AI jumped into the fray and shared a final result when we put it to the test.

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua AI fight breakdown

Fury’s Style and Movement

The AI, specifically ChatGPT-4o, first checked the physical and skill attributes that distinguish Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua from each other. As it happens most of the time, with his 6’9″ height and 85-inch reach, the Mancunian towers over any contemporary heavyweight. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t worry Joshua, who is equally, if not more, powerfully built.

There’s one thing about Tyson Fury that strikes most observers. Despite his height and weight, he moves with the agility of a super middleweight. He fights with more technical skill than one might expect from a heavyweight boxer of his size and stature. His ring intelligence often leaves opponents confused and guessing, enabling him to adapt seamlessly to their varied fighting styles.

Swiftly moving the ring, Fury combines feints, jabs, and body shots to stall an adversary’s attack. Tyson Fury remains one of the few heavyweights who have mastered the beautiful art of boxing on the back foot. As the opponent walks in, ‘The Gypsy King’ pulls back to launch counters to the body and head.

But will that be sufficient to stop a formidable fighter like Anthony Joshua?

Joshua’s Power and Combinations

The Olympic gold medalist may not be as technically gifted as Fury or Usyk. However, Joshua fills the void with his adept understanding of the fundamentals. An aggressive attacker, using a jab, ‘AJ’ quickly closes the gap to launch his trademark straight right. Barring the Jermaine Franklin fight, Joshua’s last three matches, including the one against Francis Ngannou, stand as a testament to his patient stalking and decisive lunge for the knockout.

However, there’s a problem. Time and again, it has been observed that Anthony Joshua often exhausts himself when a fight goes the distance. Against a crafty opponent like Fury, who thrives in the later rounds, especially the championship rounds, this could spell trouble for Joshua.

Stamina and Durability

Perhaps more than knockout power, a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will be more about ‘the last man standing’. Despite the knockdowns he suffered during the trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder or the more recent one on the ‘Ring of Fire’, to everyone’s amazement, Fury stood up and resumed fighting. ‘The Gypsy King’ can fight the best till the final bell.

Anthony Joshua may not have a glass chin. However, his problem remains the distance. As the fight against Oleksandr Usyk displayed, when the fight drags, he tends to lose his rhythm. It happened during the first fight against Andy Ruiz Jr. as well. The Mexican-American heavyweight took full advantage of his confused state and knocked him out in the seventh round.

Who would win, Fury or Joshua? AI prediction: Likely Scenario

Early Rounds (1-4)

According to the AI, knowing how Anthony Joshua’s powerful punches could derail his plans in the early rounds, Tyson Fury will rely on his jab to keep ‘AJ’ at bay. After initial testing, he will gradually move a bit closer, checking Joshua’s advance with mid-range body shots.

On the other hand, Joshua will try to close in the gap. Under Ben Davison, who trained Fury from retirement back to world championship glory, he should have valuable insight into the former WBC titleholder’s next move. Given his range, Joshua may aim for the body to lure Fury into an attack and open up. Then taking advantage, ‘AJ’ will go for the head with combinations.

In the end, Tyson Fury will emerge successful with the strategy. Thwarting Joshua’s attack, he will come out unscathed, winning the majority of the rounds in the first quarter.

Mid Rounds (5-8)

Having flustered Anthony Joshua’s plan to secure an early stoppage, Tyson Fury will gradually fan out. Moving across the ring, he will frequently cut angles to catch Joshua off-guard and throw combinations. If unable to knock down Fury, Joshua is likely to fatigue as the fight progresses. Feeling frustrated, he may take chances and go for that knockout shot.

Having outboxed Joshua with his ring generalship, once again, Tyson Fury will come out shining. The Mancunian will have adjusted to Joshua’s frequent bursts of power punches, successfully deflecting them.

Later Rounds (9-12)

The fight will move to the championship rounds. Now that he has smelled blood, watching an increasingly irate Joshua, Fury will fight boldly. Using his signature clinch, he will wear down the Olympian. Jabs will deny Joshua any chance to come closer. Even if he succeeds, Fury will counterpunch to force a retreat.

His body sagged, every breath a herculean effort; Anthony Joshua will scout for that Hail Mary KO. But the pursuit will leave him vulnerable to further damage. Fit enough to fight another three rounds if needed, Fury, as the final bell rings, will once again outclass Joshua at his own game.

Prediction: Tyson Fury Wins by Unanimous Decision

Tyson Fury’s physical attributes, skill set, and intelligence in the ring would make him the superior fighter in a match against Anthony Joshua. Joshua’s power gives him a small chance to win with a lucky knockout. But Fury’s strategic mastery would likely ensure his victory through superior technique and tactics. There’s another possibility. Fury is likely to win decisively, by overwhelming Joshua late in the fight.

However, the closest possibility remains that he will consistently outscore him over 12 rounds to win on the judges’ scorecards.

To sum it up, this is what the AI predicts for a hypothetical Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight. As most fans know, a fighter is only as good as their next bout. With that in mind, ‘AJ’ could overcome ‘The Gypsy King’ and pull off a major upset on fight night.

What about you? What’s your take on the AI’s assessment of the Fury-Joshua matchup?