The former world champion made a prediction for the fight for the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division.
Tyson Fury is the next heavyweight world champion. Lawrence Okolie has little doubt about it.
The former world heavyweight champion paid tribute to the Ukrainian, but did not see him win his next fight.
According to Okolie, the Briton is simply too big and thus able to neutralize all of Usik’s advantages.
“I think Fury will win this fight. He’s too big, too experienced in boxing, he has a great style that allows him to adapt.
Everything that Alexander Usyk can do well will come to nothing. Usyk is really good at going in and out, pressing and throwing. Because Tyson Fury is bigger, he can counter it with a deft step back and forth.
I think the 36-year-old Usyk has a lot of work to do to do what needs to be done. But you can never completely discount him,” Dazn quoted Okolie as saying.
We remind you that the fight between Usik and Fury is scheduled for May 18 in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh.
Earlier, the British champion said why Usyk should beat Fury.
Source: korrespondent
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