Tyson Fury has recently shifted his stance on the highly anticipated matchup between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. The two boxers are set to face off next Friday in an eight-round heavyweight bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, a fight that will be broadcast live on Netflix.
This event marks a significant moment in Paul’s career, as it is his first match against an active, legitimate boxer. Throughout his fighting career, Paul has primarily engaged with former MMA fighters or aging boxers. His most recent bout ended positively for him, with a unanimous decision victory over former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June. However, facing Joshua, a former two-time world heavyweight champion, presents a whole new challenge. Joshua, despite being defeated in his last match against Daniel Dubois in September 2024, is still regarded as a formidable opponent.
Initially, Tyson Fury backed Paul to score a knockout victory, but as the fight day approaches, he has revised his prediction. Speaking to Ooosch TV, Fury expressed his belief that the fight will likely go the full eight rounds, suggesting it will be a tactical contest that results in a decision.
Should Joshua secure a win against Paul, it could set the stage for a long-awaited clash with Fury himself, with discussions of this matchup circulating for several years. The boxing world is eagerly awaiting both the outcome of the bout and the potential implications for future matchups in the heavyweight division.