I predict a changed and encouraged Joshua as well as the KO victory for Joshua in the late rounds and until that moment a slight advantage of Fury in points...
The more I think about this one, I just can't see AJ standing there in the 12th and still being effective. If it goes 12 AJ will be completely spent, with Fury dancing around with his hands in the air.
The only path that I can see for AJ is to tag Fury with one of his uppercuts like he got on Wlad in the 11th. Aside from that, I don't see much that he can do that would trouble Fury - his gameplan against Ruiz II simply won't fly against Tyson who is taller and has a much bigger reach. Additionally after a few rounds of Fury leaning on him and weighing him down, Joshua will be gassing worse than he's ever done before. Can't see much aside from a Fury UD, or possible late stoppage if Josh wants out of the humiliation early like he did against Ruiz. Would like to be surprised and have it be really competetive. IMO AJ needs to come out fast and early - come out like he did in the 5th againts Wlad and really get an early KD and see if it can unsettle Fury.
I don't see a distance fight here, we all know that Joshua gasses badly, I see fury out boxing him early and mauling him up close whilst hammering his body. I can see Tyson stopping him in eight.
It has every chance of going the distance. Fury knows he can outbox anyone from distance. Why would he let a powerful man like Joshua get close & use his most valuable asset ? AJ needs to cut the ring, corner Fury for long enough to do his thing. Fury knows AJ is prone to gassing, could he play out a modern day rope-a-dope ? It has the makings of an intriguing fight, although Fury's inactivity must be a concern.
I hope so. I have plans Saturday and I want to be sure to get home in time before people start posting results. No spoilers Saturday, please.
Fury talks great for the casuals but he knows and respects what he's up against. He sparred Joshua in 2011 and was, publicly, full of respect and admiration, Tweeting that Joshua was the real McCoy and a huge prospect. Fury is going to do what he did with Klitschko, keep feinting AJ slightly off balance, tap and move. I've been saying for ages that this fight is going to stink. That's probably why the promoters are not booking a rematch.
It's going to make Foreman-Lyle look like a patty cake contest. Hagler-Hearns will PALE into insignificance after this fight with Thor vs Jupiter smashing thunderbolts against each others chins. Or Fury will slap AJ and keep his distance and win a split decision in a fight so boring all the camels in Arabia will fall asleep.
Think it totally depends what fury turns up and what game plan he goes for. If he wants to stand and trade it's going to be a harder night then wilder 2. Fury is definitely the better fighter on the outside but Joshua is more powerful on the inside and can throw his combinations. This is one I think is a hard call, just hope it isn't a jab off snooze fest
I personally think Fury will try and outbox AJ like he did Wlad Klitschko. I could also see AJ being more tentative than he was in the past. I personally think AJ will do best to take the fight to Fury. I think they have about equal chance to KO each other, but don't think it will play out that way.
I expect Fury to outox Joshua from the outside over 12 and win a UD. Most likely outcome imo, so yes, I think it will go the distance.
