After Nearly Losing to Ngannou, Tyson Fury Isn’t Afraid of Making the Same Mistake Against Oleksandr Usyk
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 01: Tyson Fury reacts after fighting to a draw with Deontay Wilder during the WBC Heavyweight Championship at Staples Center on December 1, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Tyson Fury, the heavyweight champion with a bloating personality, emerged victorious from his fight against hard-hitting Francis Ngannou. But the win was far from easy. Many saw the close fight as a turning point, raising questions about Fury’s invincibility.
Undeterred, Fury now sets his sights on another challenge: becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. On May 18th, he’ll face Oleksandr Usyk, a skilled boxer known for his technical prowess. Fury’s comments echo concerns that he might be overlooking Usyk, similar to his approach against Ngannou. Could this overconfidence lead to another close fight?
Will it be beers and ballooning vs. boxing brilliance?
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In an astounding display of confidence, Tyson Fury laid out his thoughts ahead of the much-anticipated clash with Oleksandr Usyk. “I think if I didn’t train at all for this camp, and just come in at like 25 stone and sank maybe 15 pints of Peroni beforehand, and the next day go in there, what’s he going to do? Jib and jab me around? Do you know what I mean?” he asserted, painting a picture of victory even under the most unconventional preparations.
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Moreover, Fury didn’t stop there; he further downplayed Usyk’s capability based on his previous performance. “Listen, take nothing away from him, but he couldn’t do anything with Derek Chisora. We all saw that fight and let’s not be eluded with him. It was 50-50 fight, could have went either way,” Fury added, questioning Usyk’s effectiveness against seasoned fighters.
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But does he really mean that? His warning to Usyk doesn’t reflect so.
Fury insists size advantage will doom Usyk
Tyson Fury’s self-assurance shines through as he prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk. Acknowledging Usyk’s prowess, Fury remains steadfast in his belief in inevitable victory. “It’s not personal. It’s strictly business… I respect him as a man, as a fighter,” he said to Sky Sports, recognizing Usyk’s achievements yet undeterred in his quest.
Highlighting the critical difference in their weight classes, Fury asserted, “You can beat the average big ones, but you can’t beat the elite big ones because size really matters.” This encapsulates his confidence in overcoming Usyk’s technical skills with his physical superiority. Further, Fury declared, “This is my time, my destiny, my era and my generation,” cementing his belief in his unparalleled status in the heavyweight division.
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As we count down to May 18, the question on everyone’s mind is: Can Tyson Fury’s sheer size and self-proclaimed ‘best-ness’ truly negate Oleksandr Usyk’s technical brilliance and heart? Will Fury’s era continue, or will Usyk’s strategy write its own history?
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