Editor’s note: This article was originally published on DAZN.com.
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Tyson Fury believes that he will beat Anthony Joshua in just three rounds when they finally meet to potentially become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Fury and Joshua, who hold all four major titles, are set to announce at least one fight for 2021 in the coming weeks.
In anticipation of the fight, Fury took to Twitter to reveal his plans with trainer Sugarhill Steward.
“I just got off the phone with Sugarhill Steward in America,” Fury said. “We are going to smash AJ – one round, two rounds, three rounds. Done! Can’t wait.”
WE ARE GOING TO SMASH AJ!!!! pic.twitter.com/nzn4LNuQcQ
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) January 21, 2021
Fury is almost certain the bout will go ahead soon. Two of the major obstacles seem to be close to resolution.
Joshua thought he might have to vacate his WBO title in order to avoid a mandatory challenge from Oleksandr Usyk, but the sanctioning body indicated that the Ukrainian might have to step aside for now.
Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk confirmed that negotiations have started for an “interim” title fight with Joe Joyce, with the winner due a fight with the Fury-Joshua winner. Joshua also could give up his WBO belt immediately after the Fury fight in order to give other fighters the chance to step up.
And Deontay Wilder is contesting Fury’s decision to walk away from a third fight between them, although it appears Wilder will be paid to step aside.
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