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Tyson Fury predicts knockout of Anthony Joshua ahead of December fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Tyson Fury predicts knockout of Anthony Joshua ahead of December fight

Summary

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua appeared together at a press conference on October 2 to promote their upcoming fight on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Ahead of the bout, Fury expressed confidence, predicting he would treat Joshua as a 'heavy bag on legs.' Joshua has had a mixed recent record, including a return to form with wins over Jake Paul and Kristian Prenga. Fury, who has recently come back from retirement, aims to capitalize on his skills against Joshua, who faces questions regarding his current performance level. Both fighters displayed a confident yet respectful demeanor throughout the press event.

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By the Numbers

•Fury predicts a knockout in December's fight.
•The fight will take place on December 11 in Cardiff.
•Fury expressed confidence at the press conference on October 2.
•Joshua aims to rebound from recent mixed performances.
•Both fighters appeared respectful towards each other during the event.

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What they're saying

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It often felt like we would never get to see Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua. It’s been years in the making, and more recently the fight looked close before the Eddie Hearn vs Dana White debacle took centre stage, but now we have moved a step closer with the launch press conference taking place to […]
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