According to the American mentor, the Briton has an advantage due to his size
Teofimo Lopez Sr.father and trainer of former undisputed world lightweight champion Teofimo Lopezmade a forecast for the upcoming fight for the title of absolute world champion in heavyweight between the world champion according to WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO heavyweight titles Alexander Usik and WBC belt holder Tyson Fury.
“In fact, I wouldn’t tell Usyk to aim for the cut. He’ll just do his job. And Tyson Fury will do his job: use his body, lean on top of Usyk, he will be smart in the ring. The chances of this fight are 50/50, but I think a really focused Tyson Fury can win.”
Let us remind you that the fight for the absolute title between Usik and Fury was supposed to take place in Riyadh on February 17. Lennox Lewis was appointed special guest of the event, and the undercard included fights between former IBF world champion in the first heavyweight division Jay Opetai, 19-year-old Moses Itauma and IBF world super featherweight champion Joe Cordina.
However, two weeks before the fight with Usik, Fury was injured during sparring. The Briton’s injury required stitches, due to which Tyson will not have time to recover for the fight with Usyk. According to British cutman Jorge Capetillo, the boxer will need at least three months to recover.
The unification fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion has received a new date – Fury and Usik are scheduled to meet in the ring on May 18. The event, as before, will be hosted by the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Penalties for boxers who refuse to fight are $10 million. At the same time, the contract for the fight between the Ukrainian and the British has a rematch clause.
Source: Sportarena
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