Former world champion, Lawrence Okolie, has predicted that British-Nigerian heavyweight, Anthony Joshua, will knock out Tyson Fury when the two meet in their long-awaited Battle of Britain on December 11.
Okolie, who has shared rounds with both fighters, gave a tactical breakdown of the fight to Boxing News magazine. He believes the contest will be won and lost on tactics.
The two Britons will meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff for the WBA “super” title. Each man has the chance to become a three-time world champion, and the fight will finally settle a rivalry that has simmered for about 10 years.
Okolie said Joshua can end the fight if he is aggressive.
READ ALSO:
- I’ll bring more than power to Fury fight – Joshua
- Nigeria deserved to win — Tanzania coach
- I have what it takes to win Miss Universe 2026 – Danielle Adewusi
“If Fury is allowed to get into a rhythm, he makes it a one-sided boxing match. However, if AJ comes in like the landlord and punches aggressively at middle distance, he has every chance of ending it. AJ has explosive speed and power at middle range, and we have seen Fury get hurt a good few times,” he said.
The contender’s view is that Joshua has the edge in power, having sparred both men. The 36-year-old Joshua remains a potent puncher, but recent form shows that neither fighter is near his best.
Fury’s speed and elusiveness appeared less pronounced than usual in his points, and stoppage wins over Arslanbek Makhmudov and Mariusz Wach. Joshua, for his part, showed a worrying lack of punch resistance against Kristian Prenga in July.
The British-Nigerian was knocked down twice before he stopped the Albanian in the second round.
