The Briton decided not to change the coaching staff for the second fight against Oleksandr Usyk
James Ali Bashirformer coach of the WBO/WBA/IBO/WBC heavyweight belt holder Alexandra Usika (22-0, 14 KOs), commented on the decision of the former WBC title holder Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) leave the composition of seconds in the corner unchanged for the second fight with the Ukrainian.
“Everyone has their own cockroaches in their heads. At this stage I don’t think other people can give him more in terms of training or teaching him new tricks. Fury will fight like Fury. Fury will do what Fury wants. Yes, he will accept advice and tips, but in the end, when the clouds gather, Fury will simply be himself. So I don’t think the angle will affect him much.”
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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