‘Fury Is an Octopus’ – Manny Pacquiao’s Coach Explains Why Tyson Fury Will Beat Anthony Joshua

Justin Fortune, the trainer of legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao, has weighed in on the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight. The outspoken coach, who has a reputation for being brutally honest, gave an interesting analogy of the fight.

The Fury-Joshua fight is the most talked about event in boxing in recent weeks. And with the recent news, we now know just how close the bout is. With everyone giving their predictions for the fight, Fortune has had his say.

Speaking to World Boxing News, he gave his views about the event. When asked who he thought would win, he said, “Fury. Joshua is tall. Fury is taller, and he is much more experienced. Fury is an octopus, and he will talk s— in your ear for twelve rounds. And Fury’s got a better chin than Joshua.”

With his octopus’ analogy, Pacquiao’s trainer referenced Fury’s unorthodox rangy boxing style. At 6’9” ‘The Gypsy King’ often uses his superior height to outbox his opponents. The greatest example of this was his fight against Wladimir Klitschko. Fortune feels it will be the same case when he takes on his compatriot.

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Justin Fortune questions Anthony Joshua’s chin ahead of the Tyson Fury fight

The trainer of the Filipino boxer also referenced Fury’s fight against Deontay Wilder when he got dropped by the ‘Bronze Bomber’. Fury got up despite many counting him out. Fortune thinks this will also be the difference between the two.

“He got up from Deontay Wilder’s devastating right hand. Dawejko dropped Joshua. Fury survived Deontay Wilder, Dawejko dropped Joshua,” said Fortune.

Despite this prediction from Pacquiao’s coach, Fury has other ideas. The undefeated champion has repeatedly said he plans to walk ‘AJ’ down and land blows to knock him out. However, that could play into the hands of the Londoner.

Therefore, predictions for the fight will differ based on the approach that people expect Fury to take. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ still goes into the fight as the favorite.

What do you make of these comments from Justin Fortune? Do you think Tyson Fury’s awkward style will be the defining factor?

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