A SPLIT DECISION FROM THE GREAT & GOOD OF BOXING

BOXING legends past and present are split on who will win the hugely anticipated Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder rematch.

WBA Super, IBF and WBO heavyweight king Anthony Joshua – FURY

“I hope Fury wins. He came so close to the point of a draw, so I think Fury will come back and win.”

Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson – FURY

“It’s not easy to hit Tyson Fury. As big as he is, he’s very difficult to hit, very elusive. I just wish the best for Tyson Fury. I’m always a Tyson fan.”

Former WBA heavyweight champ David Haye – WILDER

“My heart and my gut just swings to Wilder’s punching power. I think that knockout shot will land on Fury.”

Former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton – FURY

“For me it’s either Tyson by a landslide on points or Wilder by a knock-out. Because of Tyson’s heart, Tyson’s chin and Tyson’s ability, my money goes on him.”

Former four-time world heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield – WILDER

“Wilder’s not just a big guy with a right hand, he’s also become more calculated in his approach. That’s why I’m picking him.”

Fury’s former trainer Ben Davison – FURY

“There’s no doubt in my mind that Tyson will get the job done Saturday.”

Two-time world heavyweight champ George Foreman – FURY

“That Deontay Wilder can relly punch. Oh, he can hit, and he can hit hard. It’s not going to be easy for Fury to avoid Wilder’s big right-hand. But I pick Tyson Fury to win on points.”

Former WBC and IBF world heavyweight champ Larry Holmes – WILDER

“Deontay Wilder will knock out Tyson Fury in the seventh or eighth round if he does what I know he can do.”

Former WBO heavyweight king Joseph Parker – FURY

“I have to side with Fury. I like his boxing ability and what he can do in the ring as a big man, moving, jabbing, combinations. I just hope it’s a great fight again.”

Former five-weight world champ Sugar Ray Leonard – WILDER

“I like Deontay Wilder to win, possibly by knockout. I think that Wilder is always in shape and that he will use his speed and power to get the job done.”

Eight-weight world champ Manny Pacquiao – WILDER

“Never bet against a puncher, particularly one like Deontay Wilder. I see Wilder winning by a 10th-round knockout.”

Former five-weight world champ Thomas Hearns – WILDER

“Deontay Wilder can box and win. I believe it will go to a decision again, but with Deontay Wilder winning it.”

Heavyweight Dillian Whyte – WILDER

“Tyson Fury is talking absolute nonsense that he’s going to come out and knock out Deontay Wilder in the first two rounds, that he’s going to stand and trade. If he does that, he gets chinned early.”