AJ'S FURY FANTASY: IS THE GYPSY KING REALLY ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK?

Anthony Joshua’s camp is at it again, talking a good game about a potential dust-up with Tyson Fury. The latest chatter from his inner circle? That AJ will ‘knock Tyson Fury out cold’. Bold words, aren't they? Especially when the fight itself remains as elusive as a shadow on a moonless night. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard such bravado, and it certainly won’t be the last. Every man and his dog wants to see these two titans clash, but the negotiations always seem to hit a snag, leaving us all wondering if it’s more talk than actual intent.

Let's be real, the thought of AJ landing a clean shot on the 'Gypsy King' and putting him to sleep is a tantalising prospect for any fight fan. Fury's shown he can be hurt, but he's also shown a chin of granite and a will to win that's second to none. He's climbed off the canvas against Deontay Wilder, for crying out loud! To suggest he'll be 'knocked out cold' feels a bit like wishful thinking, or perhaps a tactic to get under the big man's skin. This isn't a pub brawl; this is the pinnacle of the sweet science. Both men are elite, and any outcome is possible, but predicting a definitive knockout for AJ against a man who's never truly been stopped is a massive shout. Until the contracts are signed and they're standing opposite each other in the square circle, it’s all just noise. We’ve seen this dance before, and the British public deserves more than just empty promises.