Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev: Tyson Fury makes prediction ahead of potential 2021 clash

Tyson Fury believes Kubrat Pulev can knock Anthony Joshua out tonight when the two heavyweights collide at Wembley Arena. The Gypsy King is awaiting the winner of the contest as he looks to become the undisputed king of boxing’s most dangerous division in 2021.

He has already agreed initial financial terms with Joshua on a two-fight deal but first AJ will need to successfully navigate the potential banana skin with Pulev.

Joshua knows all too well that no opponent should be underestimated after he was on the end of a huge upset in June 2019 against Andy Ruiz in New York.

Thankfully for the Watford-born star, he bounced back with an emphatic points victory over the Mexican in Saudi Arabia six months later.

Yet in the opinion of Fury, Pulev is more than capable of following in the footsteps of fellow underdog Ruiz Jr.

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He said: “This is Tyson Fury, the Gypsy King. Just a quick one guys, I will not be attending any boxing this weekend.

“For all the rumours this weekend that I’ll be attending some boxing, I will not be.

“Don’t expect fireworks, don’t expect any action from the Gypsy King because I’ll be grafting, I’ll be working as usual, always staying fit and ready. Good night and god bless.”

Pulev’s promoter Bob Arum is adamant that the Bulgarian can stop Joshua in his tracks and he has warned Eddie Hearn to expect an upset.

“It’s one thing to box and run around the ring, making out you’re second coming of Muhammad Ali when you’re fighting a fat, obese Andy Ruiz,” Arum said.

“But it’s going to be a different story when you’re fighting a fit and ready Pulev, who’s in great shape and a good boxer.

“I believe Kubrat will be able to match Joshua with boxing ability and will have an opportunity to catch Joshua and knock him out.

“Pulev is very strong and has good pedigree, so Joshua won’t be able to run and do what he did to Ruiz in the rematch.”