The British heavyweight urged not to write off the Ukrainian world heavyweight champion.
Joe Joyce does not consider Tyson Fury the favorite for a possible fight with Oleksandr Usyk. According to the British heavyweight, his countryman’s size advantage won’t help.
Joyce recalled that the Ukrainian was inferior in anthropometry to his other rival, Anthony Joshua, but this did not prevent Usyk from taking the WBA, WBO, IBO and IBF heavyweight titles.
“People think it’s going to be a one-sided win for Fury, but I think it’s going to be a tough fight for Tyson. I think it’s going to be a close fight.
Of course, Fury can change his stance, he is taller and can make the fight tough. But against Joshua, Usyk showed that he can maintain high pressure and land a lot of punches over the course of 12 rounds. He also has skills.
So I think this fight will be closer than people think,” Joyce was quoted as saying by Sky Sports Boxing.
We will remind, Oleksandr Usyk previously said when he will start preparing for the fight against Tyson Fury.
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