David Price believes that no active fighter would be able to beat Anthony Joshua, but admits that in heavyweight boxing "one punch can change everything."
Joshua defends his WBA 'Super' and IBF world titles against mandatory challenger and late replacement Carlos Takam this Saturday at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Liverpool heavyweight Price, a 2008 Olympic bronze medallist, is confident that 'AJ' will overcome the France-based Cameroonian, but also adds that it is possible that Takam can cause a "huge upset".
Carlos Takam will be looking to shock the world on Saturday night
"I know a bit about Takam, when you're a heavyweight boxer, you're always aware of who is about and who is a danger at your weight," Price said.
"Takam has always been seen as a danger in the division. Other than an early loss in his career, he has only lost to Povetkin and Parker, so he is no pushover.
I don't actually think any active heavyweight can beat Joshua right now, including myself, but one big shot can change everything
David Price
"It is dangerous for 'AJ' with the late change, but what is in his favour is that Takam is straight-forward with his style, he will just come forward. Joshua may have struggled if a southpaw mover was brought in.
"That makes heavyweight boxing so exciting. The odds are against the challenger but there is still the possibility of a huge upset. "
Price actually has history himself with Joshua and claims to have knocked him down in sparring in the past.
Anthony Joshua says he has no stress ahead of his defence to beat Carlos Takam in the world heavyweight title fight in Cardiff on Saturday
"That was a long time ago. Sparring normally gets kept under wraps, but I let the cat out the bag because I thought I could get a fight with 'AJ'.
"A big right hand of mine put him flat on his face and he had to be helped out the ring. Although he was young, big men can land big punches, he'll be the first to admit it.
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"I don't actually think any active heavyweight can beat Joshua right now, including myself, but one big shot can change everything.
"The only fighter who would test him is Tyson Fury, but whether he could get in the shape to take him on, you don't know.
"There are very few weaknesses in his game and the ones that he does have, they can be polished. I'm not saying that he is the perfect fighter, but there isn't much room for improvement, he's coming to his physical and technical peak.
"It's phenomenal what he is doing at the minute. Takam is the test now and I think they will stand and meet fire with fire in an exciting fight. It's a different style for 'AJ' but I think he stops him inside four rounds."
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