Tony Bellew Predicts Anthony Joshua Will Knock Out Tyson Fury

Former world champion Tony Bellew has predicted that Anthony Joshua will defeat Tyson Fury by knockout in their highly anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown, reportedly scheduled for later in 2026. Speaking on the Fight Your Corner Podcast, Bellew stated his conviction that the fight would not go the distance due to the significant power and vulnerabilities of both fighters. He outlined a scenario where Joshua succeeds by maintaining an offensive strategy for the first six rounds, leveraging his capability to knock out any opponent. However, Bellew noted that his full confidence depends on Joshua’s performance in his upcoming return bout against Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on July 25. Promoters have indicated the Fury fight is contingent on a Joshua victory. The upcoming match will feature a specially commissioned solid gold belt rather than a recognized world title, aiming to settle the long-standing debate over who is the premier British heavyweight of their generation. Both fighters are in their mid-to-late thirties, adding urgency to this definitive clash.