Former Champion Bernard Hopkins believes AJ has the edge to beat Fury
- Hopkins believes Anthony Joshua will beat Tyson Fury when they meet
- AJ and Fury have agreed the finances on a two-fight deal in 2021
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Former Champion Bernard Hopkins believes that Anthony Joshua has the edge to beat Tyson Fury.
Hopkins has backed AJ to knock-out Tyson Fury in their anticipated blockbuster all-British showdown in 2021.
The two heavyweight world champions have agreed financial terms to put their belts on the line for two mouth-watering fights, the first of which is expected to take place next year.
While the two fighters have mandatory fights before then, Hopkins believes it is Joshua who will carry the day.
Speaking to Sky Sports’ Toe 2 Toe podcast, the former champion said:
Joshua vs Fury is a fight that both guys could win or lose.’
‘I like Joshua to be tested, to get his feelings hurt early – that might be a knockdown but he will get up.
‘Because of the lesson that he learned being, not unprepared, but overconfident he paid a big price. He redeemed himself.
‘Now that is in his memory – what not to do ever again – Joshua beats Fury by knockout late.
‘It will be an interesting, exciting five or six rounds at the beginning. Then Joshua’s athleticism, boxing IQ and experience would overwhelm Fury.
‘Joshua would come out of a dust-storm based on his experience.’
AJ, who holds the IBF, WBA and WBO straps, will first face Kubrat Pulev while Fury is set to defend his WBC world title in a trilogy clash with Deontay Wilder later this year.
The finer details like location and dates for Joshua and Fury’s undisputed championship fight are yet to be ironed out but negotiations are ongoing.
