The result of the fight with Alexandre Usik much depends on the condition of the British Tyson Fury This opinion was shared with by the former outright junior welterweight world champion Constantin Tszyu .
The fight for the absolute world heavyweight title between Usik and Fury will take place on February 17 in Saudi Arabia. In late October, Fury defeated former UFC champion Francis Ngannou by split decision in his professional boxing debut. Fury is undefeated in the professional ring, having won 34 times (24 by knockout) and ending one fight in a draw. Usik has 21 victories (14 by KO) and not a single defeat.
— First of all, February 17 is my father and son’s birthday. First of all, I congratulate them. As for the fight… It’s hard to say. Fury, I hope, hasn’t lost that old hunger. We remember his last fight with Francis Ngannou. Whether this is a lesson for him or not, we’ll figure it out after he enters the fight. Fury didn’t perform well against a frivolous opponent – he just wasn’t ready. Such a trick will not work against Usik.
“I think Fury understands that too.”
– Yes yes. We understand this, and he understands it unconsciously. But a part of his soul says, “Yes, I…” Now, if this is removed, it will be normal. Usik is a very good boxer. But in this confrontation everything depends on Fury, because Usik will be 100% ready. If Fury is in optimal condition, then the fight will be very difficult for Usik. Fury’s unpredictability could put Usik in a difficult situation, Tszyu told .
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