Battle of Styles
Tyson Fury has received a stark warning about his upcoming clash with Oleksandr Usyk, with doubts arising about his ability to handle Usyk’s skills and defense. The undisputed fight, scheduled for February 17 in Saudi Arabia, is poised to crown the first heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. While both fighters have been…
Tyson Fury has received a stark warning about his upcoming clash with Oleksandr Usyk, with doubts arising about his ability to handle Usyk’s skills and defense. The undisputed fight, scheduled for February 17 in Saudi Arabia, is poised to crown the first heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. While both fighters have been relatively quiet in recent weeks, concerns have been raised about Fury’s performance against Francis Ngannou in his last bout.
Josh Warrington, a former two-time featherweight world champion, expressed skepticism about Fury’s chances, citing the nervy nature of his fight with Ngannou. Warrington noted that Fury didn’t resemble his former self in that match and leaned towards Usyk due to his exceptional boxing skills and defense, despite the size difference.
The clash is being framed as a battle of styles, given Fury’s unique combination of height and movement. However, Warrington emphasized that Fury’s recent performance did him no credit, and he believes Usyk’s prowess in boxing skills and defense could prove too much for the British heavyweight.
In response to criticism about Fury’s preparation, his father, John Fury, attributed his son’s sluggish performance to struggles in preparing for the Ngannou fight. However, Fury’s sparring partner, Solomon Dacres, contradicted these claims, asserting that the training camp was progressing according to plan. Dacres highlighted Fury’s dedication, emphasizing that he was training diligently without cutting corners, preparing for Usyk as rigorously as any other opponent.
As the anticipation builds for the undisputed clash, observers are closely watching the contrasting styles and the question of whether Fury can overcome Usyk’s boxing skills and defense to secure victory in what promises to be a historic bout.