Tyson Fury has had his say on Friday night's clash between Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker, and he's given one fighter a clear advantage.
The pair meet for Zhang's WBO interim heavyweight title on the exciting undercard to Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou's titanic showdown.
Parker comes into the fight having impressively dispatched of Deontay Wilder in December, while Zhang's 2023 saw him secure two knockout victories over Joe Joyce.
Speaking to The Stomping Ground ahead of the big bout in Riyad, Fury has given his backing to sometime camp-mate Parker, predicting that the New Zealander will outbox the champion.
“Joe’s my pal so I’m never going to go against him." Tyson stated.
"I do think he can win that fight. I think he can outbox him as long as he doesn’t get caught standing still and trading with the guy. Joe has got very good footwork and boxing ability.
“Joe has come on a long way since he’s been training in Morecambe Bay, the home of champions. Zhang has got fast hands and slow feet so if you stand in front of him he’ll punch you to pieces but he’ll be alright, I think Joe will beat him.”
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