Former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis, the last man to hold all four belts in the division, has shared his insights on the upcoming clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Set to take place on February 17 in Saudi Arabia, this bout marks the first undisputed fight in 24 years, breaking the barriers that kept top heavyweights apart.
Usyk, the technical Ukrainian southpaw and former undisputed cruiserweight champion, enters the ring with momentum from winning three world titles from Anthony Joshua in 2021 and successfully defending them a year later. His knockout victory over Daniel Dubois in August 2023 paved the way for the highly anticipated showdown with Fury.
On the other side, Fury’s recent 10-round points win over Francis Ngannou raised eyebrows, but Lewis, a Hall of Famer, expressed his anticipation for the clash. In a recent message, Lewis hinted at favoring Fury for the win, emphasizing the traditional belief that “a good big un’ beats a good little un’.” The fight, dubbed “Ring of Fire,” is expected to be a historic spectacle.
Regardless of the outcome, the victor will secure a match-up against former two-time champion Anthony Joshua, adding another layer of significance to this monumental event in heavyweight boxing. Lewis welcomes both fighters to the “Undisputed club” as they strive to make history, acknowledging the excitement surrounding the upcoming battle for supremacy.