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John Fury cautions that Joshua will face a challenge like never before against Wallin
John Fury, the father of Tyson Fury, has issued a warning to Anthony Joshua, stating that he will be "tested like he has never been tested before" in his upcoming fight against Otto Wallin. This comes after Tyson Fury himself suffered a grueling match against Wallin in 2019, which resulted in 47 stitches. Despite the intense battle, Fury emerged victorious on points. Now, four years later, Wallin will face Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
Questioning the choice of opponent
John Fury has expressed doubts about Joshua's team for selecting Wallin as the opponent for his comeback fight. He believes that Wallin, a 6ft 5in southpaw with an impressive trainer in Joey Gamache, will pose a considerable challenge for Joshua. While John acknowledges that Joshua has the potential to succeed, he emphasizes that this will be the toughest test of his career. John Fury admits that if he were in charge, he would not have chosen Wallin as the opponent for Joshua's comeback, as it is not a fight that will boost his confidence.
Comparisons with Tyson Fury's experience
John Fury recalls Tyson's fight against Wallin four years ago, describing his son as "weak as a kitten" during that bout. This match ultimately led to Tyson parting ways with trainer Ben Davison. Interestingly, Davison is now in Joshua's corner for the first time, filling in for head trainer Derrick James. Wallin acknowledges that Davison was Fury's trainer during their fight and notes that Fury's performance improved after switching trainers. He suggests that this change in trainers may have contributed to Fury's subsequent success in his rematch with Deontay Wilder.
It remains to be seen how Joshua will fare against Wallin, but it is clear that this fight will be a significant challenge for the heavyweight champion. Boxing fans will be eagerly watching to see if Joshua can overcome this hurdle and continue his journey to the top.
