Anthony Joshua Wants to Become the First Person to Knockout Tyson Fury

With the announcement of the long-awaited Tyson Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) vs Anthony Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) showdown, both fighters have been making elaborate plans for how they want the fight to pan out. In fact, Joshua doesn’t just want to showcase a ‘great’ performance; he wants to create history.

Their recent presser saw Joshua rather charged at the prospect of potentially becoming the first person to KO Fury.

“I’m willing to take and take punch after punch and keep moving forward until my hands raised. I’m looking forward to it. I know it’s going to be difficult, not in the sense that I’m not capable, but I know every fight has its challenges,” he said. “I’m just looking forward to keep on pushing forward until I get that victory, because it’s just what’s in me.”

Fury has never been knocked out or stopped in a professional fight. He has been knocked down, sometimes dramatically, but he has always gotten back up and finished the fight. That is exactly why Joshua is so interested in being the man who finally does it. Fury has built much of his reputation on his ability to recover from punishment.

Deontay Wilder dropped him multiple times across their trilogy, most famously in the first fight, when Fury appeared to be completely out before somehow getting back to his feet, yet Fury ultimately went on to stop Wilder in their second and third fights. So, for Joshua, knocking him out wouldn’t simply be another KO on his record; it would be the first time anybody has actually stopped Fury in a professional bout.

Meanwhile, Fury has said he wants to do the same to Joshua, and he’s been even more specific. After the fight was officially announced, Fury said he would knock Joshua out inside six or seven rounds, describing AJ as a “stepping stone” and a “warm-up” for a potential third fight with Usyk.

But do those words sound an alarm for Joshua? The answer is a resounding no.

“This is the energy that we want. This is a fight. There’s nothing else I expect from this man than to say he’s going to render me unconscious and do everything he can to stick me to the canvas. But this is what’s going to keep me running, keep me sparring, do them extra rounds in the gym,” he said.

“We’re Gonna Inspire”

Joshua also stressed the importance of having the fight in the UK. He believes that it will serve as an inspiration to the current and future generations.

“It’s breathtaking, and I’m not saying that lightly. I’m really grateful for this opportunity, especially bringing it to Great Britain, because I know, honestly speaking, I know in pubs people have had proper fights over who’s gonna win between me and Tyson,” he said. “We’re gonna inspire this inspire this generation, and I know for a fact we’re going to inspire the next generation. That’s why it was important to have the fight in Britain.”

Joshua Ben Joseph

Joshua Ben Joseph is a Boxing writer renowned for his unparalleled coverage of live events and insightful interviews with prominent athletes in the world of combat sports. With a career spanning over several years, he has authored more than 800 articles. As an experienced editorial cartoonist and investigative journalist, Joshua has a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality content. Aside from his writing, Joshua is an avid powerlifter and solo traveler, embodying the same spirit of determination and exploration that he brings to his work. With a deep love for the sport of boxing that dates back to childhood, he is committed to delivering the highest quality content and helping to build a more transparent and credible industry.

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