The ex-world champion believes that the first fight will influence the actions of the fighters in the rematch
Former world champion Chris Algieri believes that the former WBC title holder Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) should focus on his superiority in physical data and size in the second fight with the WBC, IBO, WBA and WBO heavyweight world champion Alexander Usik (22-0, 14 KOs).
“This is a difficult fight. I think their first fight will really influence the rematch because they know each other, they’ve done rounds together. Usyk knows he can shake Tyson. Fury knows he can shake Usyk. So it will be an interesting fight.”
“He might be a little more tactical in the beginning, but if I were Tyson Fury, I would make this fight dirty, use his size and physicality, like he did in the second fight with Wilder. It would really benefit him.”
“Usyk doesn’t need to change anything, he needs to be himself. He finds a way to win. That’s his real talent: finding a way to win, no matter what.”
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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