Francis Ngannou doesn’t see a clean winner in a potential fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, but he made one thing clear — the longer it goes, the more it favors Fury.
The former heavyweight champion, who has shared the ring with both men, broke the matchup into two outcomes when asked for his prediction. Francis Ngannou said a decision leans toward Tyson Fury, while an early knockout gives Anthony Joshua his opening.
“I think if it’s going to be like a decision, I will pick Fury,” Ngannou said to Sky Sports Boxing. “If it’s like a knockout, I think Joshua has a chance early in the round, but as far as the fight goes, it’s going to be way more in Fury’s favor.”
It’s a measured read from someone who has already tested both styles. Ngannou went the distance with Fury in a close fight that surprised much of the boxing world, then faced Joshua in a separate bout that ended inside the distance. That experience gives weight to his split view of the matchup rather than a simple pick.
Ngannou also pointed to how long the fight has been hanging over the division.
“We’ve been waiting for that fight for almost 10 years,” he said.
The takeaway is simple and grounded. Joshua’s path looks narrow and tied to early success, while Fury’s advantage grows the deeper the fight goes. It’s a common view among heavyweight fighters, but coming from someone who has felt both fighters up close, it carries a little more conviction.
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Last Updated on 2026/05/04 at 5:47 PM
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