Usik Predicts Joshua Will Knock Out Fury

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usik has confidently predicted that Anthony Joshua will emerge victorious in an upcoming bout against Tyson Fury, even forecasting a knockout. Usik's assessment comes after Joshua's dramatic comeback win against Kristan Prenga on July 30, 2026.

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Anthony Joshua is the next undisputed world champion.

Joshua, with a record of 30-4-0 (27 KOs), faced an early scare in his fight against Prenga (20-2-0, 20 KOs) in Jeddah. He was knocked down twice in the first round, leading many to believe the match was over. However, Joshua demonstrated resilience, rallying in the second round to secure a brutal knockout victory.

This win positions Joshua for a major showdown with his fellow Briton and long-time rival, Tyson Fury. The fight is tentatively scheduled for November. Usik, who has trained with Joshua and defeated him twice in the ring, shared his insights on the potential clash.

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The first round, that was just a test. The main thing is that AJ came back. That's boxing. He was knocked down, but he fought well. The most important thing is that AJ came back and won.

Reflecting on Joshua's performance, Usik stated, "The first round, that was just a test. The main thing is that AJ came back. That's boxing. He was knocked down, but he fought well. The most important thing is that AJ came back and won." He further elaborated on the anticipated Fury-Joshua fight, asserting, "Yes. AJ will win. He will knock him out."

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Yes. AJ will win. He will knock him out.