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I,m a former world champion and there,s a huge reason Anthony Joshua shouldn,t fight Tyson Fury next

  • 02. Apr 2023. 21:41
  • By The EU Times
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As a former world champion, I have a huge reason why Anthony Joshua should not fight Tyson Fury next: the risk of being outclassed.

Fury is one of the most talented and experienced boxers in the world. He has been a professional fighter since 2008 and has competed at the highest level of the sport since 2011. He has faced some of the best boxers in the world, including Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder, and Kubrat Pulev, and has won each of these fights.

In comparison, Anthony Joshua is relatively inexperienced. He has only been a professional since 2013 and has yet to face a truly elite boxer. He has had several impressive wins, but has yet to be tested against a fighter of Fury's calibre.

The difference in experience and skill could prove to be too much for Joshua. There is no guarantee that he would be able to cope with Fury's superior technique and ability. A loss against Fury could damage his reputation and make it difficult for him to regain his status as world champion.

Fury is also a much bigger draw than Joshua. A fight between the two would undoubtedly pull in huge numbers, but the risk of a defeat for Joshua may not be worth the rewards.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to fight Fury lies with Joshua. However, as a former world champion, I believe that it would be wise for him to avoid this fight and focus on facing more experienced opponents in order to prepare himself for a potential fight against Fury in the future.