Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury I - Official Prediction and discussion thread

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Who wins this mega fight!

Poll closed Oct 1, 2021.

  1. Anthony Joshua KO/TKO

    50 vote(s)
    24.5%

  2. Anthony Joshua - Decision

    8 vote(s)
    3.9%

  3. Draw

    11 vote(s)
    5.4%

  4. Tyson Fury KO/TKO

    64 vote(s)
    31.4%

  5. Tyson Fury decision

    71 vote(s)
    34.8%
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  1. Boomstick

    Boomstick Active Member Full Member

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    I think Fury takes it. I'm guessing AJ would fight somewhat cautiously after possibly mixing it up early, and end in a Fury UD. Maybe a late stoppage. Just my early take.
     
    Boomstick, Mar 15, 2021
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  2. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    On second thoughts, it will probably be tame fight, going to a draw or a close controversial decision.
    The two fight deal stinks.
     
    Unforgiven, Mar 15, 2021
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  3. acie2g

    acie2g Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I got Fury by possible KO the 2 Wilder fights showed a lot and if Fury comes in anyway focused on the win I see Joshua having a hard time, from what I’ve watched even tho Joshua gets a lot of hype Fury is subtly a better boxer imo I feel the mental aspects of battle get under looked when mentioning Fury a lot of times a fight is won before it’s even started inside and outside the ring I think Fury gets to em and comes out top dog.
     
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  4. kirk

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    One of the most anticipated fights in my life. I cant wait for this and will be counting down the minutes.

    I will be heavily rooting for AJ, but I will admit I do think its a mountain to climb. Do I think he can do it? Yes. I could see people being surprised at how effective his offense is at getting Furys respect and keeping him at bay.

    In a lot of ways Im going to say similar things to pre Fury Wilder 2. If Fury boxes on the outside I can see AJ having success. But its hard for me to see AJ being able to handle a Fury thats coming to maul him.... *unless* his own offense is more effective than Fury was anticipating and instead of being the mauler all Fury winds up doing is walking into bombs. I can see that happening.

    However... if Tyson is there to truly be in a dogfight... and really is willing to walk through the fire (no guarantee), I cant help but seeing AJ wither down the stretch.

    Fascinating and epic fight for me.

    Boxing needed this.

    War AJ.
     
    kirk, Mar 15, 2021
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  5. kirk

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    Despite being the significantly bigger draw, having a better resume, and more belts... AJ was so scared of Fury he accepted 50/50.

    But.... but... he... wouldnt talk about Fury! He... he had to be scared! Lol...

    ....

    Again the guy shows his true colors, but will no doubt continue to be pissed on by a sea of ignorant and ungrateful fans lol.
     
    kirk, Mar 15, 2021
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  6. El Gallo Negro

    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    Fury poses with his hands behind his back, making faces at AJ and throwing very little punches while the TV commentators rave that he is 'outboxing' his opponent and that his technical skills are on another level..

    It all catches up to him in the 6th round when AJ plants an uppercut bomb that puts Fury down for good, finishing what Wilder started in 2018.

    Fury does his best impression of Ricky Hatton, staring up at the lights with his mouth open, not knowing what city he's in or what day or time it is.

    AJ becomes undisputed HW champion of the world while the boxing elites make every excuse in the book for Furys loss.
     
    El Gallo Negro, Mar 15, 2021
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  7. acie2g

    acie2g Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    only reason AJ even has a belt is because they stripped Fury after the first Wlad fight remember that
     
    acie2g, Mar 15, 2021
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  8. Unforgiven

    Unforgiven VIP Member banned Full Member

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    Fury drew really well against Wilder.
     
    Unforgiven, Mar 15, 2021
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  9. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    This is personal for you isn't it?
     
    Murderers' Row, Mar 15, 2021
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  10. Unforgiven

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    I love all these one-punch KO predictions.
    Joshua couldn't KO Parker, or Ruiz, couldn't even knock them down.
    Couldn't KO Takam properly.
     
    Unforgiven, Mar 15, 2021
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  11. El Gallo Negro

    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    Well, he did KO Wlad and Povetkin into.oblivion.
    Pretty much everybody KOs Wlad, but AJ did it in style...
    And Povetkin is generally considered to have a good chin
     
    El Gallo Negro, Mar 15, 2021
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  12. El Gallo Negro

    El Gallo Negro Active Member banned Full Member

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    Just giving my predictions of the fight
     
    El Gallo Negro, Mar 15, 2021
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  13. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    My most confident prediction is that AJ will get little credit from Fury fans if he wins. The excuses will be coming thick and fast about how out of shape and rusty Fury was.
     
    Bokaj, Mar 15, 2021
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  14. miniq

    miniq FURY COMETH 2026 Full Member

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    If AJ beats Fury I'll shake his hand
     
    miniq, Mar 15, 2021
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  15. kirk

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    Hmmm. Indeed. Good point.
     
    kirk, Mar 15, 2021
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