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Hearn: AJ more 'vulnerable' but heavier puncher

ESPN · Oct 2, 2026

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A "chilled" Anthony Joshua has been backed to make the eagerly-anticipated bout with British rival Tyson Fury in Cardiff "his day" by Matchroom president Barry Hearn.

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