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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter (R) and Anthony Joshua (L) speak during a press conference for his Super Heavyweight title fight against Wladamir Klitschko at Sky Sports Studios on April 27, 2017 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Wladamir Klitschko are due to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the World at Wembley Stadium on April 29. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 27: Eddie Hearn, boxing promoter (R) and Anthony Joshua (L) speak during a press conference for his Super Heavyweight title fight against Wladamir Klitschko at Sky Sports Studios on April 27, 2017 in London, England. Anthony Joshua and Wladamir Klitschko are due to fight for the IBF, IBO and WBA Super Heavyweight Championships of the World at Wembley Stadium on April 29. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has given an insight into the champion’s training ahead of the Tyson Fury fight. The promoter revealed how ‘AJ’ is specifically changing his training for the awkward Fury. He also speculated on what ‘The Gypsy King’ is doing.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 30: Anthony Joshua of England poses with Promoter Eddie Hearn following his WBC International Heavyweight bout against Kevin Johnson of The USA at The O2 Arena on May 30, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images)
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The fight between Joshua and Fury is closer than ever. Hearn has already revealed that everything is agreed and only the signing is left. In addition, he has now given an update on the unified champion’s training.
Hearn spoke to SkySports and gave an insight into how preparations were going. He said, “Completely…He is training, sleeping, resting. I want to rein him in for a rest. He is so focused. Although he’d tell you that he’s training just to improve as a fighter, I know that all he’s thinking about is Fury.”
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SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – MAY 01: Anthony Joshua in action during a training session during the Anthony Joshua Media Day at the English Institute of Sport on May 01, 2019 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
This is easy to believe as ‘AJ’ is famous for his hard work and dedication in the gym. He goes into the fight against Fury as a massive underdog. However, if the comments from Hearn are anything to go by, Joshua seems to be thriving on the underdog status.
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Eddie Hearn comments on Tyson Fury’s training
The promoter also spoke about what Joshua’s opponent is doing during this time. Fury has previously said Joshua would be his easiest fight ever, and he would have no problem knocking him out. However, Hearn thinks otherwise.
He said, “Fury is a fantastic fighter but AJ will do a job on him. The preparation starts now. Don’t think Fury isn’t doing the same. He knows. This may be the biggest fight of all time.”
This comment showed Hearn’s confidence in his fighter. Experts suggested Fury’s boxing ability and awkward style would be too much for Joshua to handle. However, if the promoter’s comments hold value, ‘The Gypsy King’ may face a Joshua fully equipped for his awkward style.
Despite all the talk between the fighters, Hearn is right in saying this could be an all-time classic fight. Therefore, both men will come into the ring on the back of the best preparation they could have.
What do you make of these comments from Eddie Hearn? Do you think Anthony Joshua can beat Tyson Fury?
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