Tactics for Fury vs Joshua

[PRINCEKOOL]

I can't imagine Fury going head on to Joshua like he did Wilder. Joshua has more to his game, can throw many more danger shots from many angles. I think Fury walking to AJ would be playing to Joshua's biggest strength when Fury is capable of tactics that take. Most of Joshua's strengths away.

If fury comes in at 270 + pounds, that will be a clear sign that he is not moving much against Joshua.

Tyson Fury no longer wants to train a certain way, which see's him weighing in at 250 or even low 260 pounds etc

[Toffee]

Big decisions on tactics. In my opinion a big Boxer/Puncher is kryptonite for Fury.

Despite the mauling of Wilder he won't want to trade with Joshua (who is actually capable of hitting him on the way in, or in close).

He can box on the outside but he'll need to avoid Joshua for a long time to do it. Wilder managed to land; I can't see him keeping Joshua off him for 12 rounds.

I think Fury needs to box and punish when he gets the chance. If he's the better boxer then he comes through. But then he's fighting Joshua's style of fight.

That's why I've always thought Joshua is a slight favourite for the fight. He's got more routes to victory.

If Fury can win then fair play to him - because it's not a good match up for him.

[champion4ever]

I believe that Fury should implement the same strategy he used against Wilder in the rematch in order to win by taking the fight to Joshua. He has to let his hands go and throw lots of punches.

Tyson staying on the outside in a feeble attempt to outbox AJ would be futile. The judges are not going to render a verdict against the biggest Heavyweight draw in boxing today which is Anthony Joshua; Especially if his opponent is simply unwilling to engage and exchange punches with him.

It was the major reason why Fury didn't win his first bout against Deontay Wilder. He moved too much without hardly throwing any punches and it cost him in that fight.

I admit that it is a risky strategy because AJ is a lot younger, stronger and larger than Deontay Wilder. In addition, he is the more textbook and fundamentally sound fighter too. However, it just may be Fury's only chance of winning the fight.

[CraigM]

I believe that Fury should implement the same strategy he used against Wilder in the rematch in order to win by taking the fight to Joshua. He has to let his hands go and throw lots of punches.

Tyson staying on the outside in a feeble attempt to outbox AJ would be futile. The judges are not going to render a verdict against the biggest Heavyweight draw in boxing today which is Anthony Joshua; Especially if his opponent is simply unwilling to engage and exchange punches with him.

It was the major reason why Fury didn't win his first bout against Deontay Wilder. He moved too much without hardly throwing any punches and it cost him in that fight.

I admit that it is a risky strategy because AJ is a lot younger, stronger and larger than Deontay Wilder. In addition, he is the more textbook and fundamentally sound fighter too. However, it just may be Fury's only chance of winning the fight.

Agree with this, I'm sure that a lot of people forget that Fury generally doesn't throw much, which isn't going to work well against someone who can box technically well.

Fury's best shot is to make sure he goes back to Kronk and go at Joshua, lean on him and dig to the body... If he can zap Joshua's stamina he wins the fight pretty easily.

If he doesn't I see Joshua controlling the fight, albeit nervously.

[miniq]

If fury comes in at 270 + pounds, that will be a clear sign that he is not moving much against Joshua.

Tyson Fury no longer wants to train a certain way, which see's him weighing in at 250 or even low 260 pounds etc

Fury draining down in camps was always a mistake which he's only now just fixed

He fought brilliantly at 263 against Hammer in 2014. Slick and can move.

Even at 273 he was moving amazingly. Wilder could not believe the shot he was able to hit him with, SO MUCH RANGE.

Fury debutted at 260 pounds at 20 years old.

He is not that kid anymore. I doubt we'll see him below 265 ever again.

He is a natty BIG man

[PRINCEKOOL]

Fury draining down in camps was always a mistake which he's only now just fixed

He fought brilliantly at 263 against Hammer in 2014. Slick and can move.

Even at 273 he was moving amazingly. Wilder could not believe the shot he was able to hit him with, SO MUCH RANGE.

Fury debutted at 260 pounds at 20 years old.

He is not that kid anymore. I doubt we'll see him below 265 ever again.

He is a natty BIG man

Fury hardly had to move vs Wilder in his last fight.

The last time he has attempted to use his riddler style was against wilder I.

It is not 2014 anymore mate.

Note: I make Fury the favorite, I am just getting the point across that? Fury will fight Joshua exactly the same way he fought Wilder II etc.

[War Room]

AJ can't win and he's gun shy now. He looked brittle against Ruiz 2. Fury is multifaceted, box, brawl, maul, he can do it all.

Fury KO 8.

[boxinglife8]

So which tactics do you think each fighter will utilise?

I think Fury will make a song and dance about walking AJ down, but in reality, I think he's much too smart to get drawn into that trap.

Don't get me wrong, I think Fury could win with those tactics, however going into a shoot-out with Joshua is risky, the dude can punch and has a good technique.

I think Tyson will look to box at range for the first half the fight, and then start putting it on him when he thinks that AJ is starting to tire.

As for AJ, I think the best bet is to come forward and bait Fury into a brawl, if he tries to box Fury at range, I think he fails due to Tysons length and aukwardness.

Honest debate is welcome, any trolls will get blocked.

Fair analysis bro

[boxinglife8]

I wish we could get somewhat of GattivsWard fight that would be mad

[Earl-Hickey]

Fury I think just needs to stay sharp early, move around, try to get AJ swinging and missing, counter him with the jab and then by around round 7 or 8 I imagine AJ would be gassed so then put it on him.

AJ his only real chance is to try and blast fury out early so he needs to come forward, not swinging like an idiot but accept you will miss 2 to land 1, don't go for the feints, fight your own fight and just go for the kill.

I don't think it benefits fury to exchange early and I don't think AJ can win the fight past 6-7 rounds so that's the gameplans