Eddie Hearn believes that Anthony Joshua has what it takes to beat Tyson Fury and has called into question the WBC champion's punching skills.
Joshua and Fury are in talks to fight twice in 2021, first in May, following Joshua’s victory over Kubrat Pulev last Saturday.
The Matchroom promoter believes that four-belt champion Joshua has the qualities that are needed to end Fury’s unbeaten record.
Speaking to William Hill, he said: “He has the technical ability to mix it with one of the best technical heavyweights of our time in Tyson Fury, who is big, awkward and clever.
“But (Joshua) has the speed on the inside and the outside, he has the jab to match him, he has the fundamentals, but he also has the speed and power to go in there.”
Hearn then suggested that Fury does not have the power that comes with his reputation.
“I’m not a buyer of Tyson Fury’s power,” he said.
“I’m not saying he can’t punch, but it’s not like this is a devastating puncher that’s been bojo-ing people out of the ring for years and years.
“Someone messaged me earlier on Instagram, saying: ‘Tyson Fury is going to knock Anthony Joshua spark out.’ I said: ‘When was the last time Fury knocked anyone spark out or had them gone?’ Probably (Steve) Cunningham? But when was that – six or seven years ago?
“I think under SugarHill (Steward), he’s working a lot better on his power and aggression, so he’s dangerous. But for me, AJ has the speed and the power to get on the inside – and you have to get hold of him and that’s very difficult.”