Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury: Predictions from top boxers, including Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte and Tony Bellew
The world’s best boxers have had their say on this week’s mega fight
By Michael Benson
Tyson Fury will attempt to upset the odds and claim Deontay Wilder's WBC world title on Saturday night in LA (Sunday morning UK time).
The heavyweight world title fight has got everybody talking, with debates raging over who will emerge victorious in the battle between the Brit and the American at the Staples Centre.
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We are now just days away from finding out who will triumph
Despite being out of the ring for two and a half years and ballooning up to 350lbs, Fury declares he will reclaim a portion of the heavyweight crown this weekend.
Meanwhile Wilder insists he shall knock out his opponent and prove that he is the baddest man on the planet.
Some people who may be better versed to give an expert opinion are our selection of boxers below.
We have rounded up ten of their big-name predictions, so check them out by scrolling down.
“If Fury wins, Wilder gets a rematch so it messes up [my] plans a bit. Nevertheless, Wilder for me. He will win.” – Land Rover Event
2. Dillian Whyte: Wilder KO
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“Wilder’s gonna knock Tyson Fury out. You have to be realistic sometimes. I think he’s cashing out because those last two fights he had, I never [saw] anything in him that made me say: ‘You’re ready for Deontay Wilder.” – Jim White on talkSPORT3. Anthony Crolla: Fury Win
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“It’s a fight I can’t wait for. I’m obviously behind our boy Tyson Fury, but it’s a tough night. Listen we’ve got to be honest here and I’ll be deadly honest. I’m backing Tyson, but I am worried.” – marvelbet369.com
4. David Haye: Wilder Win
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“I just believe Tyson Fury has not in the last three years put his body, put his mind, put his skillset in a position to give himself the best chance. But he’s a very awkward character, awkward style, anything’s possible with him.” – Jim White on talkSPORT
5. Luis Ortiz: Wilder KO
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“If all goes as expected and Wilder puts Fury to sleep like I think he will, I want another shot at him ASAP. It will be an epic rematch between me and Wilder.”
6. Amir Khan: Fury Win
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“I think, out of all the heavyweights, in my opinion, I think he’s the best one. I think he will beat them all.” – Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast on talkSPORT
7. Dave Allen: Fury KO Inside Six Rounds
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“Tyson KO for me and inside six. People are only seeing a Wilder stoppage or Tyson points win, Tyson punches hard enough to knock out a 15 stone man who doesn't have the best punch resistance.”
8. Tony Bellew: Wilder KO Inside Three Rounds
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“He is definitely not ready for Deontay Wilder. I don't think he'd ever beat Wilder... Fury against Wilder would be over in three rounds, at the most... Tyson Fury is levels ahead of Deontay Wilder, technically! But, it’s the same story; it only takes one punch in boxing and Deontay Wilder does have that punch.”Credit: Getty
9. Lennox Lewis: Won’t Back Against Fury
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“Tyson Fury’s surprised me in the past. I didn’t think he was going to do that well against Wladimir and he did better than expected. Certain fighters, they rise to the occasion.” – H&J on talkSPORT
10. Oleksandr Usyk: Hoping For Double KO
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“I like Joshua better because he doesn’t speak that much. I actually don’t like boxers who talk too much. I wish they both punch each other at the same time and fall down together” – SecondsOutCredit: getty
BONUS. Wladimir Klitschko: Refused To Pick!
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"Wilder is a great puncher, he's very quick with his hands. On the other hand, he is facing an opponent that is awkward. It's going to be really exciting and I'm looking forward to it."
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