In London, British boxer Anthony Joshua said he expects to knock out Tyson Fury in the first round of their bout, scheduled for December 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, United Kingdom. This was reported by Sky Sports News.
The fight in Cardiff
Joshua and Fury faced each other for the first time since the fight between the two two-time world champions was confirmed. This bout had been in the works for about 10 years. Its staging was for some time in doubt because of a dispute over the venue, but Joshua and his promoter Eddie Hearn insisted that the fight take place in the United Kingdom.
Joshua said that holding the bout in the country has special significance for him because of the fans. He also said he would like to secure a spectacular victory over Fury, although he was not prepared to pull out of the fight if it were held outside the United Kingdom.
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The knockout plan
Bookmakers consider Fury the early favorite for the upcoming fight. Sky Sports News notes that Joshua was knocked down in the first round in two of his last three bouts.
Joshua acknowledged that he has vulnerabilities but called himself a resilient boxer who is difficult to beat. He also said that he is not considering retirement regardless of the fight’s outcome. Speaking about Fury, Joshua noted his versatility and movement in the ring, and when asked about the expected result, replied that it would be a knockout, possibly as early as the first round. He confirmed that this is precisely his plan for the fight.
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