Anthony Joshua has made his prediction for Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated heavyweight rematch between Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen.
Fisher faces Allen almost five months on from their first meeting in Saudi Arabia in December, which the former won by a contentious split decision and Joshua is a keen observer of the sequel.
‘The Romford Bull’ was dropped in the fifth round, but rallied to go the distance with the Doncaster man, who is seven years his senior.
‘AJ’ has backed Fisher to secure a second straight win over ‘The White Rhino’ when the pair meet at the Copper Box Arena, live on DAZN.
“I can’t wait for this one,” Joshua told Matchroom Boxing.
“I rate both of them.
“Dave is more experienced but Johnny has a heap of potential.
“If I had to pick a winner, I’m going with Johnny to show his potential to the world. Let’s go!”
Joshua himself is sidelined with an elbow injury and is set to have keyhole surgery next week, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.
Hearn says the Watford man is ready to finally face long-time rival Tyson Fury and remains hopeful the former two-time heavyweight world champion reverses his retirement decision to deliver the bout.
“He’ll be back post-September,” Hearn told Sky Sports.
“It’s there, isn’t it? Let’s just make it happen.
“When we talk about big fights, this fight is the biggest fight, not just in British boxing, in world boxing, by a mile.
“And I just feel like it’s time. This is the moment.
“We’re reliant upon Tyson Fury.
“We’re ready to go, but obviously he’s got to be comfortable.
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“He’s got to be up for it.
“He’s a competitive so-and-so, and I just know in his mind, he’ll want to dance with Anthony Joshua.
“So, dust those shoes off and let’s make it happen.”
