Tyson has no plans to make changes to his training
WBC World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) said that he is not going to radically change tactics for a rematch with the holder of the WBC, IBO, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts Alexander Usik (22-0, 14 KOs).
“I put in an incredible performance in my last fight. And he won this fight by a thread, primarily thanks to the ninth round, in which Usyk won 10-8. So what happens if I do the exact same thing and it doesn’t end up being a 10-8 round?”
“No drastic changes are needed. If a horse loses a race by a hair, it will not begin to train and prepare differently. She’ll do the same thing she did before, but maybe start a little faster.”
“At this level, it’s all about small percentages. And it wasn’t like I did a lot of things wrong. I just could have been more focused and a little less fidgety.”
Let us remember that on the night of May 18-19, Usik inflicted the first defeat in his professional career on Tyson Fury in a fight that took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The victory was awarded to the Ukrainian by a split decision: 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113.
An agreement has been concluded between Usik and Fury for a re-fight. The “Gypsy King” has officially activated the rematch option. The second fight between Alexander and Tyson will take place on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia).
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman said he would seek the introduction of video replays in this fight. Oleksandr Usyk will prepare for the rematch in a training camp in Valencia. The Ukrainian said that he attracts scientists, psychologists to the training camp, and is constantly looking for suitable sparring partners. Tyson Fury said he will begin training six to seven weeks before the fight.
The first press conference and duel of the boxers’ views took place in London. Usik appeared in public to the song “Ave Maria” in the extravagant image of the hero of the computer game series Hitman. Fury came out to the song “Barbie Girl.” The event was hosted by legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer.
Source: Sportarena
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