Fury Highly Favored Over Joshua in Potential Match
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Expert Predictions
The former world super-featherweight champion Barry Jones believes Tyson Fury would be a "massive favourite" against Anthony Joshua if they were to fight this year. Both British heavyweights are coming off defeats in world title bouts, with Fury showing he has "plenty left" to give to boxing.
Expert Analysis
"Fury is a massive favourite but I think in general he was always a slight favourite [against Joshua]," Jones shared on the 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce podcast. "He'll want the Joshua fight because he's almost beaten every fighter of his generation. It might be a different Joshua but it's a different Fury."
Joshua, who was stopped by Daniel Dubois in their IBF world title fight, and Fury, who was outboxed by Oleksandr Usyk, are expected to face off in a monumental fight that could determine their legacies in the sport.
Unification Fight: Lauren Price vs Natasha Jonas
Welterweight world champions Lauren Price and Natasha Jonas are set to collide in the first all-British unification fight of 2025. Price, the WBA champion, will challenge Jonas for her WBC and IBF titles in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
Expert Prediction
Barry Jones believes that Price, the unbeaten Welshwoman, is the favourite against Jonas, who became a two-weight unified champion at 40. "Price is not the biggest puncher but she's strong, fast hands and stylistically it's a hard fight for Natasha at her peak," Jones explained.
Despite Jonas being a fighter in form, Jones predicts that Price's movement and skill set will make it challenging for Jonas to secure a victory in this highly anticipated bout.
Conclusion
As the boxing world eagerly awaits the showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, and the unification fight between Lauren Price and Natasha Jonas, the stakes are high for these fighters. The outcomes of these battles will not only shape their legacies but also determine the future landscape of the heavyweight and welterweight divisions.
