Does Tyson Fury Have a Mental Edge Over Anthony Joshua?

British heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua spoke to GQ Middle East and shared his views on divisional rival Tyson Fury. The two elite boxers are on a collision course that promises to culminate in a massive fight for both parties.

Joshua and Fury’s ability to draw in many eyeballs and command mainstream interest has bolstered their profile. The aforementioned fighters have challenging tests in front of them before they square off in the ring. ‘AJ’ is set to face mandatory IBF challenger Kubrat Pulev and Fury will face off against Deontay Wilder in their trilogy match-up.

Anthony Joshua holds no punches

‘The Gypsy King’ has been a dominant force under the bright lights and continues to elevate his position. However, Anthony Joshua has a relatively critical review of the facets of Tyson Fury’s game. ‘AJ’ feels that Fury offers little resistance to him.

“Tyson needs educating. All us athletes do. We often didn’t go far in school, so a lot of our comments and actions aren’t great. But let’s talk about him as a boxer.

“I don’t find him intimidating and I haven’t seen him do anything in the ring where I think, ‘This guy is going to be a massive threat.’ He’s talented, and he’s awkward, and that’s often enough to get you quite far in life.”

Mental Warfare

The aspect of mental warfare often finds its way into sports, and ‘AJ’s’ comments open the floor to that conversation. ‘The Gypsy King’ has an unblemished professional record in his storied career. Not to mention, he emphatically put away ‘The Bronze Bomber’ in the seventh round and will carry that momentum in his next fight.

Fury has proven to be an enigma that has been left unsolved by several of his opponents. His large stature masks a deceptively agile forward movement that has undoubtedly caused his opponents to scratch their heads. Not to mention, his recent outing against Deontay Wilder displayed his heavy hands that add an extra dimension to the footwork factor.

Anthony Joshua is no slouch and has reaffirmed his status as the top dog in the division with a win over Andy Ruiz Jr. His fierce performance in their rematch reminded fight fans of the sheer skill and athleticism he brings to the table. Boxing fans will be on pins and needles waiting to see the two megastars finally square off against each other.

Additionally, Joshua’s brutal loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. questioned his drive and hunger for the sport. Although he has bounced back, there may be a lasting impact of the loss on his psyche. His indomitable willpower displayed in the Ruiz rematch should go a long way in putting those questions to bed.