Tyson Fury Believes Joe Joyce is a Tougher Fight for Him Than Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title with a 10th-round TKO victory over long-time rival Derek Chisora, improving his record to 33-0-1 (24 KOs) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Despite Chisora suffering his third loss to Fury, the “Gypsy King” believes his toughest test in the heavyweight division is yet to come.

Fury on Oleksandr Usyk vs Joe Joyce

In his post-fight comments, Fury expressed his belief that an undisputed title clash with Oleksandr Usyk, the Ukrainian who holds three of the four major heavyweight titles, may not be his toughest challenge. Instead, Fury points to Joe Joyce, the unbeaten British heavyweight, as a greater threat.

Tyson Fury’s Statement

“In my opinion, Usyk is the slicker boxer, but Joe Joyce is the juggernaut. I think that Joe gives me a tougher fight than Usyk, 100%. Big Joe—6’7 and 19 ½ stone—like a juggernaut coming forward at me, trying to smash me to pieces, or Usyk trying to steal a jab, running around the ring, trying to nick a point here and there.”

The Likely Path: Usyk vs Fury First, Then Joyce

Fury and Usyk are expected to meet in an undisputed title fight that could take place in Saudi Arabia by late February or early March 2023. However, Fury has made it clear that if negotiations with Usyk fall through, his next opponent could be Joyce.

Fury vs Joyce: A Future Showdown

Fury has also reassured fans that even if he faces Usyk next, he plans to take on Joe Joyce soon after, assuming both fighters continue winning. This sets up a tantalizing possibility of a Fury-Joyce showdown in 2023, offering fight fans an exciting clash between the two towering heavyweights.