Tyson Fury has received strategic advice from former boxer Dave Allen as he prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk in his quest for undisputed heavyweight champion status. Usyk, a formidable opponent with 21 unbeaten fights, presents a unique challenge, prompting Allen to recommend a cautious approach reminiscent of Fury’s tactics in his 2015 victory against Wladimir Klitschko.
Allen, drawing on his sparring experience with Usyk, highlights the need for Fury to avoid a direct confrontation with Usyk’s speed and craftiness. Acknowledging Fury’s recent vulnerability, Allen suggests starting cautiously, incorporating trickery, and capitalizing on size advantages if Usyk’s pace slows down.
Having sparred with Usyk, Allen proposes a feint-heavy strategy for Fury in their upcoming Riyadh bout. He emphasizes the importance of frustrating Usyk, acknowledging that attempts to pressure and bully the Ukrainian proved ineffective in his own experience.
Fury, aware of the challenge, expresses confidence in delivering an emphatic stoppage victory. Believing the fight will be historic, Fury sees himself destined for undisputed champion status and aims to cement his legacy as the era’s No. 1 fighter. Despite acknowledging Usyk’s trickiness and skill, Fury is confident that he will break him on February 17, predicting a victory in his quest for heavyweight supremacy.