Joshua will have advantages in all departments – size, punch power, experience and reach, through the one thing that may prey on his mind is that last time he fought in the US, he suffered an upset knockout loss to Andy Ruiz back in 2019. In a video shared by BBC Sport, Paul was asked if he was looking forward to ruining Joshua’s plans for 2026.

Oleksandr Usyk is perhaps more well-positioned than most to know how a potential Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight may go.