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Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Anthony Joshua in their rematch has opened doors for a potential match with Tyson Fury. This will certainly be the most anticipated bout in the heavyweight division, pitting the 2 champs against each other. Moreover, the winner of this match will get the bragging rights of being the undisputed heavyweight champion.

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The topic of who could win the fight has been up for debate in the boxing world. Many feel that both fighters are highly skilled and could pose an interesting matchup. This included Fury’s former opponent Steve Cunningham, who recently shared his thoughts on the matchup.

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Steve Cunningham exposes Fury’s tactics

In an interview with FightHypeTv, the former IBF Cruiserweight champion stated that Fury was a great talent and very athletically gifted. However, he went on to expose Fury’s tactics and picked Usyk to win via split decision or by disqualification.

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“Hats off to Fury because he is special, six-nine that athletic. The way he thinks the way Fury thinks I’m gonna get this c**p done no matter what. He figures it out that’s the thing about Fury so that’s why I say I believe it’s gonna be a possible split decision win for Usyk it could be a disqualification.” He told the reporter.

Cunningham then went to explain the reason why Fury would get disqualified. He stated the officials would not allow Fury to use his dirty boxing to his advantage unlike many times in the past. “I don’t think they’re going to allow Fury to do what he does, you know, and that’s how you’re getting those wins. It’s like I said. It’s a good tactic, it’s rough fighting. It’s borderline illegal. You can get called on it.” He added.

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This fight has the potential to be the biggest fight in boxing. It’s now only a matter of time before the two Titans collide in a super fight.

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Tyson Fury demands $587 million to fight Usyk

In a recent interview with Talksport, Fury demanded a whopping £500million or $587 million to fight Usyk. He claimed that this fight would be the biggest in the world and deserved a payday to match it. “It’s the biggest fight in the world, so it needs to be the biggest payday in the world. Mayweather got £400million to fight Pacquiao. I want £500m!” said Fury.

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He also went on to add that he had no interest in fighting Usyk, despite his recent accomplishments, and will only face him if the money is right.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, who specializes in covering live events and core sports. Sahil holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and has authored over 1300 articles at EssentiallySports. His coverage of Sylvester Stallone's training with Earnie Shavers was widely praised for its depth and insight. As a practitioner of Jiu-Jitsu and a passionate fan of combat sports, Sahil's love for the sport shines through in his writing. His favorite bout, Roberto Duran vs 'Sugar' Ray Leonard, is a testament to his appreciation for the all-time classics and his deep understanding of the technical aspects of boxing. Aside from his writing, Sahil's life revolves around his training for national tournaments, reflecting the same dedication and discipline that he brings to his work as a boxing writer.

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