Amir Khan believes the British heavyweight’s injury has made the Ukrainian favorite for the upcoming fight.
Oleksandr Usyk is the favorite in the upcoming fight for the title of absolute champion against Tyson Fury. Former world champion Amir Khan thinks so.
In his opinion, after the cut he received in training, the holder of the WBC title should be careful in the fight on May 18.
“Let’s hope that Tyson will be 100 percent ready, but there is not much time left. He was only given three months after the cut he received. To heal, it usually takes a month and a half, but still the skin on that area is still weakly healed.
I think, at this moment, Usik’s advantage has increased significantly. Earlier before the fight he already had an advantage, but now, and it was quite obvious, his advantage became even greater.
If Tyson suddenly thought too much of himself, he might get caught doing it. You have to understand that Usyk is a good objective puncher, he knows when to punch, he has a certain timing. He is an Olympic champion, he is a great boxer, say it in his honor.
Tyson must keep his distance, but at the same time he must box openly with Usik, but be careful not to injure the eye, because, as I have already said, it is not known whether three months will be enough in case of a major wound,” Khan mentioned of The Sun.
We remind you that the Usyk-Fury fight was supposed to take place on February 17, but it was postponed to May 18 due to Tyson’s cut.
Earlier, the WBO announced if they would allow a rematch between Usik and Fury.
Source: korrespondent
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