Mike Tyson claims Anthony Joshua “recipe for disaster” in front of 'Messiah' Tyson Fury

Mike Tyson recently joined Eddie Hearn on ‘ Passion, Point’ podcast where two talked about numerous things, including potential super fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. When asked to give his thoughts on much-touted bout, Mike Tyson hailed Anthony Joshua as a “masterful puncher,” but claimed that unified champion is too predictable to beat his fellow Briton. “He’s a masterful puncher but you can see his punches coming. That’s just a recipe for a disaster when fighting Tyson Fury telegraphing your punches to a guy who’s 6ft 7ins,” he added.

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Mike Tyson n called Tyson Fury a ‘fan fighter,’ claiming that Gypsy King “got more people” n Anthony Joshua in England. Tyson also revealed how impressed he is with current crop of heavyweight boxers. He stated that anyone who criticises current heavyweight division is just jealous. While calling division “exciting,” former heavyweight king concluded, “re is a lot of great fights in heavyweight division”.

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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: What’s next for AJ and Fury?

Tyson Fury was earlier scheduled to fight Deontay Wilder in a trilogy bout, but Gypsy King “moved on”, accusing Wilder and team of changing dates of bout. It was later revealed that rematch clause between two parties had expired last month, meaning Fury could defend his title against someone else. However, Bronze Bomber has w taken matter to court, with a judge scheduled to make his decision later this year or early next year.

If Bronze Bomber wins, Wilder vs Fury 3 could happen next year. Whatever happens, if Tyson Fury wants to face Anthony Joshua in historic bout, n he would have to defeat his next opponent, even if its Deontay Wilder. Anthony Joshua, on or hand, would also try to stop his mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev on December 12, if he wants to get his hands on WBC champion.

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Mike Tyson to face Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout

After 15 long years, Mike Tyson is scheduled to make his much-awaited return on vember 28 when he faces Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout at Staples Center in Los Angeles. event was first scheduled for September but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. event, which is officially sanctioned by California State Athletic Commission (CSAC), will also feature fights like Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson, Badou Jack vs Blake McKernan and Viddal Riley vs Rashad Coulter.

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