Fury-Joshua and the British boxers who need to shine in 2021
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Jake Paul's knockout prediction vs. Askren (2:31)
Jake Paul predicts he will knock out Ben Askren faster than Jorge Masvidal did at UFC 239. (2:31)
•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years
•Appears on BoxNation's Boxing Matters show
There's no disputing the long anticipated world heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is 2021's biggest story for British boxing, but beneath the big stars some of the smaller names are eager to put on a show this year, while others are looking at an uncertain future.
The heavyweight scene is boxing's biggest dynamo as it drives interest, revenue and the sport's wider relevance. English rivals Fury and Joshua are expected to meet twice this year for all four major world heavyweight titles, in a fight that will capture the world's imagination from Manchester, to Minneapolis, to Melbourne.