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Who Wins Fury vs Joshua? Predictions, Picks and Tips

Updated October 25, 2026

Wondering who wins? Our Fury vs Joshua predictions weigh style, power and the market, so you can see the edge before you check the latest Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua betting odds.

Our Fury vs Joshua Prediction: Fury on the Scorecards

Our Fury Joshua prediction is a Tyson Fury points win, with Anthony Joshua’s power keeping a knockout in play until the final bell. We make Fury about 59% to win, Joshua about 37% and a draw about 4%.

  • Most likely: Fury by unanimous or majority decision, about 35%.
  • Main risk: Joshua lands a clean right hand early, before Fury settles behind his jab.
  • Confidence: moderate. Both are older and have shown decline, so smaller stakes on props suit the fight better than a big moneyline bet.

Predictions are opinions and do not guarantee any result.

Joshua vs Fury Style Breakdown

Who wins Joshua vs Fury comes down to a handful of edges. Fury controls range and rhythm; Joshua carries the single punch that can change everything.

Where each fighter has the edge
AreaEdgeWhy
Jab and rangeFuryAn 85-inch reach and a heavy jab
PowerJoshua27 knockouts in 30 wins
DefenceFurySlips and rolls better than most heavyweights
ChinEvenBoth have been dropped and recovered
StaminaFuryComfortable at a slow pace over 12 rounds
Anthony Joshua in a neutral corner during the fight against Kristian Prenga
Joshua rose from two first-round knockdowns to stop Kristian Prenga in July.
Anthony Joshua wiping his brow in the ring
Joshua’s early-round power is his best weapon.

What the Experts Say About Fury vs Joshua

The main Fury vs Joshua predictions favour Fury, with Oleksandr Usyk the highest-profile voice for Joshua. These are summaries of public comments reported in 2025 and 2026, and picks can change.

  • Carl Froch: Fury on points, “quite comfortably”.
  • Oleksandr Usyk, who beat both men: has repeatedly backed Joshua, with one report suggesting a knockout.
  • Lennox Lewis: picked Fury but questioned Joshua’s form after the Prenga fight.
  • Mike Tyson: sided with Fury, saying Joshua telegraphs his punches (as reported).
  • David Price: expects Fury to outbox Joshua over 12 rounds.
  • Naseem Hamed: says Fury’s style is less awkward than before and floated a draw.
Fighters and former champions give their predictions for Fury vs Joshua
Fighters and former champions have weighed in ahead of the Cardiff show.

How Fury vs Joshua Could Play Out

Fury vs Joshua can end several ways, so here are our estimates for each scenario next to typical prices.

Outcome estimates
ScenarioOur estimateTypical odds
Fury by decision35%+185
Fury by KO/TKO/DQ25%+280
Joshua by KO/TKO/DQ28%+230
Joshua by decision9%+750
Draw3%+2400
  • Fury late: jabs and size wear Joshua down after round eight.
  • Joshua early: a clean right hand in rounds one to four swings the fight.
  • Cuts or clashes: a technical decision is possible, so check market rules.

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Best Bets From Our Fury vs Joshua Prediction

These three bets fit the fight we expect. Compare each price at several sportsbooks, and see our Fury Joshua round betting guide for the full list of props.

Picks and typical odds
BetOddsReason
Fury by decision+185His best path is a boxing match
Joshua scores a knockdown−128Fury has been dropped before
Over 7.5 rounds−147Both can survive and reset

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Who Wins Fury vs Joshua: FAQ

Short answers on who wins Fury vs Joshua.

Who would win, Joshua or Fury?

We pick Tyson Fury on the scorecards: his reach, ring IQ and 12-round pacing give him the edge. Joshua’s knockout power keeps him live from the opening bell.

Can Joshua beat Fury?

Yes. With 27 knockouts in 30 wins, Joshua can end a fight with one clean shot, and the market still gives him about a 37% chance.

What is Carl Froch’s Fury Joshua prediction?

Froch has said he expects Fury to win on points, quite comfortably, while noting that Fury has slowed down since his peak.

Is a draw likely?

No. We put the draw near 3%. Fury drew with Deontay Wilder in 2018, so it is not impossible, but scorecards rarely split evenly in heavyweight fights.

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