Tyson must use his size and weight correctly in the rematch
Uncle and former trainer of former WBC heavyweight title holder Tyson Fury Peter Fury believes that the “Gypsy King” should significantly change his style and work in the ring during his second confrontation with the Ukrainian Alexander Usik.
“I think Tyson can beat Usyk. We have a great boxer with big dimensions in front of us, and he will be facing an elite boxer with excellent footwork.”
“I think in the first fight Tyson and his team chose the wrong strategy for the fight. Tyson needs to clean up his corner, I think he should have one person giving him instructions.”
“If two big boxers meet, the one with the bigger dimensions should win. Tyson should use his dimensions and weight correctly in the rematch, and then he will be able to win.”
On the night of May 19, Usyk inflicted the first defeat of Tyson Fury’s professional career 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 of the judges: 115-112, 113-114 and 114-113.
Alexander became the first absolute heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. In the heavyweight division, the last time the absolute title was held was by Lennox Lewis in 1999, but back then three titles were enough to win the title.
Usyk subsequently issued a statement in which he announced that he would give the IBF belt to the winner of the British derby between his two former opponents in the ring – Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua.. Thus, Alexander lost the status of absolute world champion in heavyweight, which he held for more than a month.
Usyk and Fury have reached an agreement for a rematch. 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.
Source: Sportarena
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