ANTHONY JOSHUA was overwhelmingly backed by the majority to defeat Oleksandr Usyk - but warned about the potential dangers that the fight could pose.
Joshua defends his unified titles at Tottenham's stadium against Usyk on Saturday in the most anticipated fight of the year.
Anthony Joshua before his fight against Oleksandr Usyk
AJ has a huge advantage in size and experience at the top of the heavyweight scene.
However, Usyk remains unbeaten and reigns as the cruiserweight king. He also has a smooth, southpaw style that is yet to be conquered.
This sets the stage for a huge fight night. Here are the predictions of the experts.
Dillian Whyte
Joshua, 33-year-old Body Snatcher beat Joshua in the amateurs. Joshua lost the rematch six year later. He is still looking for a trilogy decider to settle the matter.
He would need AJ for the business against Usyk, 34. And that's exactly what he expects.
Whyte stated on 5 Live Boxing that he thought it was a great fight but that he thinks Joshua will stop him in the first five to six or seven rounds.
He said: "Hopefully, the old him goes back to pressing Usyk, being the bigger, more powerful guy, and starts backing up him up, and starts hitting him with things early. He is capable of completing the task quickly.
Prediction... Joshua
Tyson Fury
Joshua, 33-year-old Gyspy King was ready to face him until he was summoned into his contracted trilogy bout with Deontay wilder, 35.
AJ was initially concerned by his comments, but he quickly changed his mind.
Fury said to Seconds Out, "I think that he walks straight through Usyk.
"People try to make it scary, but he wasn't able to stop cruiserweights like Mairis Brriedis or any other fighter he fought."
Michael Hunter
American Hunter lost at cruiserweight to Usyk, and he supported his old opponent to win.
On iFL TV, he said: "I don’t think Anthony Joshua beats Usyk unless he knocks out him out."
"This is heavyweight boxing so there will always be knockouts.
"[Usyk] has the strength to do it, he's strong enough, he's an Olympian, and all that." He is a star athlete with the right attributes and accolades to succeed."
Prediction... Usyk
Chris Eubank Jr
The middleweight contest is a friend to AJ and knows how versatile he can be - which is why Eubank Jr, 32, chose against Usyk.
He said: "Usyk can box, he has proven that at cruiserweight, but I don't believe he has enough size to defeat someone like Anthony.
"And Anthony has also shown that he's smart, he showed that in the rematch against Ruiz where Anthony really boxed well.
"So personally, I would like Anthony to win that fight."
Prediction... Joshua
John Fury
Big John is similar to Tyson in his opinion of Joshua. He believes Joshua will be too big for the night.
Boxing Social was told by him that Usyk wouldn't be able hit him hard enough to bother his small frame. He will walk straight through.
"AJ will stop him faster than anyone else," he said. He will be walked through by AJ, I believe. I believe so.
One is a cruiserweight if he's bulking up. He can't meet him face-to-face if he bulimises. There are weight classes for that reason, isn't it? A big one is always better than a small one. AJ is a big one.
Prediction... Joshua
Sergey Kovalev
The Russian, now 38, is a former light heavyweight champion and pound for pound competitor.
Andre Ward took his place as super-middleweight and dethroned him.
This means that Kovalev is aware of the danger posed by an undersized superstar and has placed his money on Usyk.
On social media, he posted: "Usyk defeats Joshua 10,000%." Place your bets.
Prediction... Usyk
David Haye
The Hayemaker is an expert in moving from cruiserweight into heavyweight and was the second man to beat Evander Holyfield to win titles at both divisions.
He did not show any loyalty to Joshua, and tipped him in emphatic fashion.
Haye, 40, stated to SecondsOut that AJ "knocks Usyk out very conclusively." It's left, right, jab and right cross that put Usyk down, or out.
"One hundred percent within six rounds. It will not go beyond six rounds if AJ wishes it to.
Prediction... Joshua
Tony Bellew
After a 2018 loss to Usyk, Bellew, 38 has retired. He admires Usyk, but has thrown all his support to AJ, a close friend.
TalkSPORT was informed by him that he would find out why he's not a true heavyweight when he rounds seven, eight, and nine.
"I believe that Anthony Joshua's speed and power, as well as his perseverance, will catch up to Oleksandr Usyk.
"I wish he would stop battling my friends because I want him to be supported!" He is a great admirer and I have so many respects for him. But he keeps fighting my friends so that I don't support him.
Prediction... Joshua
Frank Warren
Fury's UK promoter will pray that AJ wins to keep the undisputed dream alive, but could see it possibly going the opposite way.
Warren stated on iFL TV that Anthony Joshua should be the favorite for the fight. He is the larger man and he is a better puncher.
"Having said all that, if he doesn’t get rid off him after five to six rounds, then it gets down to the end. If that goes twelve rounds, then I would like Usyk get the decision. He will have to outbox him to get there.
He proved it at cruiserweight. He was a great cruiserweight and has made his mark in this weight division. He was an outstanding cruiserweight."
Prediction... Sitting at the fence
Luke Campbell
Campbell, 33, was named Olympic champion alongside AJ at London 2012 Games and backed AJ to bring home the gold.
According to him, "Joshua is quick and a strong heavyweight. If he uses his strengths, I believe he will win."
"If he sits down it could be Usyk’s night, and I don't see Usyk wanting in on a big heavyweight like Joshua.
His tactics will mainly be to make Joshua miss, move about and Joshua have to take it on him.
Prediction... Joshua
