Deontay Wilder agrees with Tyson Fury over Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk

Ahead of Anthony Joshua's rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury and Deontay WIlder have both delivered their verdicts on who they believe will win the fight. Both the WBC champion Fury and its former incumbent Wilder seem to believe that Usyk will beat Joshua following the Ukrainian's win last autumn.

Fury and Wilder played out a thrilling trilogy between 2018 and 202 1, with a draw followed by two wins for Fury which re-established the Gypsy King as world heavyweight champion. Despite their differences as boxers, both appear to be backing Usyk in the rematch, with the Ukrainian also odds-on favourite with the bookies.

Wilder is yet to announce his next fight but is still active and said in a video call with Elie Seckbach alongside trainer Malik Scott why he is backing Usyk. “I’m going with Usyk here, man,” He added. "I’m going with Usyk, and I think many people are [due to the first fight]. You know, it’s boxing at the end of the day, so you know – we’ll see. But I think it’s Usyk.”

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Joshua was able to win his rematch against Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia in 2019 which could be a good omen for the Londoner, but his rival Fury also believes that the 35-year-old Ukrainian will win the fight. The Gypsy King will keep a close eye on the outcome of the fight, with his next opponent being touted as a unification bout against the victor.

Fury said in an interview with journalist Gareth A Davies after the rematch was announced: “In heavyweight boxing, it only takes one punch," he said. "It wasn’t a complete landslide last time, Usyk had a lot of marks on his face, he was cut up.

“He’s not hard to hit, Usyk, he’s right there in front of you.