Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: The tape's story of the tape. How Brits compare to AJ ACCEPTS Gypsy King’s amazing fight offer

TYSON FURY & Anthony Joshua look poised to finally lock horns following AJ ACCEPTED Fury’s callout for a December clash.

Fans have long longed for the Battle of Britain showdown.

They had verbally agreed to a 2-fight deal last year in 2020, but they were stopped when Deontay Wester won an arbitration case against Fury.

Joshua lost his WBA and IBF world titles to Oleksandr Uzyk. He was also defeated by the Ukrainian in their rematch last October.

Fury now wants to make a big dust-up with Joshua, instead of fighting Usyk again this year.

Joshua responded to Fury's call for help by stating that he would "be available in December".

SunSport looks at the stats for both men ahead of a big showdown.

AGE

AJ holds a narrow advantage in age.

The 32-year-old fighter from Watford is 33 next month. He will be just one year younger than the 34 years-old Gypsy King.

EXPERIENCE

Fury is more experienced on the canvas than he was in the ring, despite being absent for several years due to mental health issues.

The WBC champion has fought 33 times and is still unbeaten. 23 of his 32 victories came via knockout.

The only problem with an otherwise perfect record is his 2018 draw with Wilder.

AJ has fought 27 times, losing his unbeaten status to Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 and being beaten twice since by Usyk.

Fury's 22 KO wins are only one more than his.

PHYSICAL

Fury is also bigger than AJ - who has not faced greater challenges in his career.

The Gypsy King is a massive 6ft 9in tall, three inches higher than his opponent.

After weighing in at 18st 12lb for the victory over Dillian Whyte in April, he now weighs 1st 6lbs less than AJ who weighed in at 17st 6lbs in his defeat to Usyk.

WHAT EXPERTS SAY

The talk of a fight has slowed down recently, with Joshua focusing more on Usyk and Fury saying he was retired from the sport after beating Whyte.

Before AJ's fight with the Ukrainian, many experts offered their opinions on who would win this all-British matchup.

Frank Warren , Fury's promoter: "Has AJ gotten a better jab that Fury?" No. Is AJ a better puncher? I don't believe so.

"Has he got better chin?" "I don't believe so. Is he able to do the footwork and hand speed of Fury? I don't believe so.

"Tyson excels in all areas. It was amazing to see him getting up from the punch by Deontay Wilder.

Amir Khan "My opinion and I have always believed that Tyson Fury was the best heavyweight in this division. He is a skilled fighter who can beat anyone with power.

"What he did Deontay Wilder was shocking. That Fury will always win if he goes to fight with Anthony Joshua.

Tony Bellew "I think AJ's style is all wrong for Fury. Wilder has the greater punch than AJ. However, Wilder isn't technically skilled enough to place Fury in a position where he could nail him. That's why AJ couldn't land the fight.

"Joshua is technically competent enough. We're talking about an Olympic gold-medallist, a guy who can technically and fundamentally excel."

He is a speedy athlete who functions well.

"I feel that he would reach Fury. It would have to be within six round, but I don't think it's impossible. Anyone who gets past six rounds with Fury is considered to have lost.

"The man is an incredible boxer. He can adapt to fights, he is versatile, and he is an amazing fighter.

"It's a fight that we all want to watch and we must see it because boxing is going to be one of the most popular sports in the world. We need to see the best against the best.