JOE JOYCE believes that Dillian Whyte can upset Tyson Fury - but not easily.
The 33-year old heavyweight rivals end their feuding with a massive fight in front of more than 90,000 people at Wembley on 23 April.
Joe Joyce during a sparring session
Fury is currently at 1/6 to be unbeaten and WBC champion.
Joyce admitted that Joyce is a good friend and that he deserves to be the favorite, but he cautioned against excluding Whyte if he gets into a violent brawl.
According to him, Tyson has a longer reach and is taller so he will be working from a distance. Dillian must work on the body and close the distance.
"I believe Dillian Whyte could cause an upset. It's heavyweight boxing. My opinion is that Fury's skillset should be the best for this fight.
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"It'll surprise me if Whyte knocks Fury out, and he stays down. So I believe it's going be Fury's victory.
"Once Fury gets going, it's hard to get him away from you. He can switch and he will come at different angles.
"He's proven that he has power with the fight against [Deontay] Wilder." It's a difficult fight."
Joyce, 36, was brought in to spar with Wilder in 2018.
SIGN UP DEALS AND FREE BETS - THE BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERINGSHe also had a few rounds with the Gypsy King as the star heavyweight began his remarkable comeback.
Joyce also sparred with Anthony Joshua, 32, during Team GB. She knows how fast friends can become foes.
He stated that he spent time with Tyson Fury while he was overweight. At the time, he was at a Sam Jones training camp.
"We stayed with Tommy, Hughie, and Peter Fury. I got to know the entire family.
"I sparred Fury and then I spent more with him while I was preparing for Bermane Stiverne. I got to know him much better.
"He is at the top of the game, and everyone wants the best. He would be a tough opponent.
"When I was with Team GB, I spent a lot with Joshua, Frazier and [Daniel] Dubois.
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"I consider everyone a friend, but it's still a business and a game at the end. I will fight anyone who puts me in front of my face.
"You must respect each other. You get in the ring and try to knock each others out. After that, you shake hands."
