Ex-world champ predicts Joshua vs Fury early KO

Former world champion George Groves has expressed confidence that Tyson Fury will likely knock out Anthony Joshua early in their upcoming December bout, according to PUNCH Sports Extra. Groves, in an interview with Grosvenor Sport, believes the fight will not reach a full twelve rounds, and that Fury's winning chance is strong. The event will take place on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, and will be live on Netflix.

Both fighters are former world champions, making this one of the most significant all-British fights in recent history. Groves attributes his prediction to size, asserting that Fury is too large for Joshua, estimating that Fury will weigh over 19 stone. Groves also points to Fury's potential to deliver significant damage with his punches, as long as he can stay within range, even if he lacks raw power.

According to Groves, the fight's heavyweight nature means neither fighter will have an easy time landing clean rounds. He considers Fury the clear favorite. Recent fights for both fighters have raised questions about their toughness - Joshua was knocked down twice in July by contender Kristian Prenga, and Fury overcame a 46-year-old opponent in seven rounds in Thailand.

Groves points to fighters who have been knocked down before as evidence to support his prediction, as either could be dropped again. Groves also draws on his own experience of high-pressure fights, including twice losing to Carl Froch, including a rematch at Wembley Stadium in 2014 that drew around 80,000 fans.