Mike Tyson has already predicted a loss for Anthony Joshua if the 34-year-old next steps into the ring to face long-term rival Tyson Fury.
Fury and Joshua’s careers have been intrinsically linked over the past decade with the pair so far avoiding an all-British clash.
There was a time when it looked a possibility that all four major heavyweight belts could be on the line, but both fighters have since lost their titles.
Joshua had a chance to become a three-time world champion at the weekend and was the heavy favourite to defeat an up-and-coming Dubois.
But the 27-year-old pulled off a huge upset with a one-sided victory, knocking out his opponent in the fifth round.
There’s a chance that Joshua could trigger a rematch with Dubois, but Eddie Hearn has also suggested that a fight against Fury in 2025 could be next for Joshua.
A fight between Joshua and Fury appears closer than ever with both looking to work their way back to the top.
But Tyson, 58, has no doubt that Joshua would be in serious ‘trouble’ if he steps into the ring with Fury.
“I love Joshua, but I think Tyson’s too elusive – he’s not going to hit him,” he said earlier this year.
“We’re keeping it honest right? I like Joshua a lot and Joshua maybe punches harder than Wilder, but he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder.
“And if he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder, he’s not going to f**king touch this guy.”
He added: “That’s just what I see. He punches hard, but he doesn’t punch fast.
“If Tyson Fury can get away from Wilder’s fast punches, then Joshua might be in trouble.”
There have been some calls for Joshua to bring an end to his boxing career following his shock loss to Dubois.
However, the former heavyweight champion insists he has no plans to retire any time soon.
Joshua said: “We came up short. But we have to look at all the positives.
“That’s the mindset and the perspective we have to have. Look what we have achieved in 11 years, it’s phenomenal.
“I want to thank every single one of you who has been riding with me.
“What a rollercoaster journey – and you know what the problem is? It’s far from over yet.”
