John Fury airs worries for loser of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight: ‘They won’t cope’

John Fury has expressed major concerns regarding the upcoming heavyweight fight between his son Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, admitting he hopes the bout does not happen. Speaking in a clip from the BBC documentary Rivals: Fury v Joshua, Fury stated that the loser will face overwhelming public criticism that they will not be able to handle, while also warning that both fighters still possess enough power to seriously hurt each other.

The highly anticipated bout is scheduled to take place on December 11 in Cardiff, with the WBA world title on the line and worldwide broadcast coverage on Netflix. Despite the massive public demand and record-breaking gate, the article notes that John Fury appears unlikely to attend the event due to his persistent worries about the physical and reputational toll on both fighters.