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Michael Hunter dismisses Hughie Fury: 'He just can't punch'

Alexander Netherton
Michael Hunter dismisses Hughie Fury: 'He just can't punch'Getty

Michael Hunter is not impressed by the threat from future opponent Hughie Fury.

The American comes up against the British contender and will fight on July 2, with the winner due to meet whoever emerges victorious from the clash between Daniel Dubois and WBA regular champion Trevor Bryon.

33-year-old American Hunter last fought in December when he drew against Jerry Forrest, while in October earlier last year, Fury defeated Christian Hammer.

"He just can't punch," Hunter told Sky Sports. "He's good, I think he's a decent boxer, he's got some decent skills, he's tall, he's long, he comes from the Fury family.

"The best thing we can say is he comes from a Fury family, a fighting family. That's the best thing I can see.

"I don't think he's a great puncher, when you say technical boxer that's what I see, it means he's just not a puncher.

"We're going to knock them [the Furys] down one by one, Hughie first.

"He's in the way, I'm going for the belts and anyone in my way I've got to run them over."