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David Price Predicts Fury Victory as Britain Awaits a Historic Heavyweight Showdown
7/17/2026, 12:34:19 AM
Price’s Current Take on a Fury-Joshua Clash
Retired British heavyweight David Price, who sparred with Anthony Joshua early in his career, told Fight Lens that he still leans toward Tyson Fury winning a potential bout. He argues that Fury’s ability to outbox Joshua for the full twelve rounds and keep the American-styled champion “off-balance all night” will be decisive, especially given Joshua’s reliance on mid-range hooks and uppercuts.
Recent Form and Upcoming Warm-up Fights
Both fighters must first prove themselves in individual tune-up bouts. Fury is slated to face Mariusz Wach in Thailand on Friday, July 24, while Joshua will fight Kristian Prenga in Riyadh on Saturday, July 25. Fury enters the matchup with a 34-2-1 record (24 KOs) and a recent unanimous-decision win over Arslanbek Makhmudov. Joshua, at 28-4 (25 KOs), is coming off a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in 2024 and a defeat by Jake Paul in December 2025, prompting Price to suggest he may be “more damaged” than Fury.
Negotiation Landscape and Remaining Hurdles
Promoters Frank Warren (Fury) and Eddie Hearn (Joshua) have publicly confirmed that talks are ongoing, but no date or venue has been set. The absence of major world titles on either fighter’s résumé removes previous sanctioning-body obstacles, yet financial terms and broadcast-rights negotiations remain contentious. Fury is aligned with Queensberry and TNT Sports, while Joshua is tied to Matchroom and DAZN, meaning a joint pay-per-view would require cooperation between rival networks.
Official Statements & Responses
- Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn both acknowledged active discussions about a Fury-Joshua fight.
- Anthony Joshua emphasized that any “staredown” must occur on his terms after his July 25 bout, reflecting his cautious stance after previous contract collapses.
- Industry analysts note that the lack of current titles simplifies the logistical path for the bout, though broadcast-platform alignment is still a key sticking point.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I think Tyson Fury, still, I am leaning towards [him] to beat Anthony Joshua.” — David Price, former heavyweight contender
- “Joshua is really good up close and can get really good leverage on his shots.” — David Price
- “He emphasised that if Fury wants a staredown, it needs to happen on Joshua’s terms after his July 25 fight.” — Anthony Joshua, heavyweight champion
- “Despite this, he stressed that both fighters remain “top top operators” in the heavyweight division.” — David Price, Fight Lens interview
The bout, long-awaited by British fans, could reshape the heavyweight landscape and generate unprecedented revenue, with Wembley Stadium frequently cited as a likely venue for a November showdown.
