Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have differing opinions on the outcome of Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois.
Dubois defends his IBF heavyweight title against Joshua on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium.
Joshua and Dubois are fighting for the IBF heavyweight titleMark Robinson/Matchroom
Both boxers enter the contest in good form and have significantly shifted the narratives around them heading into fight night.
Dubois was labelled a ‘quitter’ by several members of the boxing fraternity after seeing out counts on one knee against Usyk and Joe Joyce.
However, gutsy wins over Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic in his last two outings have gone a long way in changing people’s minds about his heart.
Similarly, Joshua was criticised for being ‘gunshy’ following his knockout loss to Andy Ruiz in 2019.
But the Watford powerhouse has proved he still has plenty of fire left in his belly with spiteful stoppage wins over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou last time out.
The winner of the contest will punch their ticket for an undisputed fight with whoever emerges victorious between Fury and Usyk on December 21.
Both men will be ringside this weekend and cast their verdict on how Joshua vs Dubois will go down.
Usyk, who has defeated both men in the past, is backing AJ.
“My favourite is Anthony Joshua but I am very bad at predictions. But I will predict Anthony Joshua,” Usyk told Boxing King Media.
He added to Boxing News: “I treat Daniel Dubois with respect. I wish him good luck, and let him become the champion someday – that he trains well…
Fury started well but struggled as the fight progressedGetty
“There is no way to compare [Dubois and Joshua] because they are completely different fighters.
“Different skills; different styles. Totally different boxers.
“To be fair, I don’t think [Dubois can reach Joshua’s level]. I am sorry for saying this, but this is the truth and I’m telling it.”
Fury, on the other hand, is placing his faith in Queensberry stablemate Dubois.
Fury’s manager Spencer Brown revealed his client’s prediction on the TNT Sports Open Workout show: “Tyson I think fancies Dubois, yeah I’m sure he fancies Dubois.
“Well, last time I spoke to him he did. He fancies Dubois.”
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