Tyson Fury has backed Joseph Parker to beat Joe Joyce when they face off for the WBO Interim title on Saturday - although he reckons the belt should be renamed because of the pair's unique qualities.
Parker and Joyce go head to head in Manchester on Saturday for the coveted title. The fight was given the green light after talks initially broke down between the camps in the summer.
Fury's been putting close pal Parker through his paces whilst training in Morecambe ahead of the ensuing spectacle. And the Gypsy King is adamant that Parker has what it takes to emerge victorious one way or the other on the night although the New Zealander's been out of action since his unanimous win over Derek Chisora last December.
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When asked for his fight prediction, Fury told BT Sport: "Prediction for the fight – I think it’s going to be a hell of a fight. May the best man win, but I’m edging towards my man, Joe Parker, by late stoppage or unanimous decision.”
But Fury reckons the pair share such a likeable nature that the fight should be given another title to reflect their nice guy traits. He added: “It’s a battle of the nice guys. It should be a title – WBO Interim, but also Battle for the Nicest Guy in the World of Boxing belt.”
Fury's got to witness Parker's nice side over the past few years as their relationship outside the ring has blossomed. And Parker reciprocated Fury's trust in him by backing the Gypsy King to outwit Anthony Joshua if their proposed bout in December takes place.
In Parker's eyes, Fury has the "biggest engine ever" out of all fighters in the game. Which is why he thinks Fury will be able to KO AJ in no time when they hopefully slug it out later this year.
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