Tibbs considers his natural size to be an advantage for his compatriot, but notes that the “Gypsy King” must prepare properly for the fight with Usyk
Mark Tibbsformer heavyweight trainer Dillian Whyte And Daniel Duboisshared his expectations from the fight for the title of absolute world champion between the holder of the WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight belts Alexander Usik and world champion according to WBC in heavyweight Tyson Fury.
“I’ve always liked Fury for obvious reasons – he’s a bigger beast, a natural heavyweight, as opposed to a big cruiser. But Usyk is also an excellent boxer, and he fights all the best heavyweights in the world, including Anthony. Joshua, who he beat twice.”
“Fury’s cut left me a little confused, but I have to support my compatriot Tyson Fury, our British guy. He’ll have to keep the cut in mind, but I still think that because he’s the bigger beast, I’m backing Tyson Fury. He will definitely give his best for this fight. But if he doesn’t prepare enough, then things can go wrong for him.”
“Tyson will know how to hold Usyk on his front hand, control him and put him on his heels a little. He will continue to box, but be a little rough on his opponent so that Usyk doesn’t look as good as he always has,” Tibbs concluded.
The unification fight between Usik and Fury will take place on May 18. The list of other fights that will take place as part of the boxing evening in Saudi Arabia is also known. Among them is the fight between Ukrainian Daniel Lapin and Portuguese Octavio Pudivitra for the WBA Continental light heavyweight title.
The event will be hosted by Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The WBC proposes to reform the judges for the reporting fight, increasing their number to 5-6 people. Penalties for boxers who refuse to fight are $10 million.
WBC President Mauricio Suleiman announced that an agreement had been concluded between the boxers for a re-fight. The WBO is also ready to sanction the second fight. It was reported that the fate of a possible rematch depends on the holding of the first fight. Fury said that the contract has a mandatory rematch clause, and a re-fight with Usyk could take place in October.
Source: Sportarena
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