Wilder’s trainer considers the Briton “super heavy” and “vulnerable”
Malik Scottcoach of ex-world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilderchanged his forecast for the fight between the WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO title holder Alexander Usik and WBC title holder Tyson Fury after the Briton’s recent battle against the ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou.
“My choice was always Usyk until I saw his fight with Dubois. After this fight, I gave more chances to Fury – 70/30. But looking at Fury versus Ngannou, I don’t even know if he can keep up with Usyk’s movements. I don’t even know if he can cope with his gaze, with his feints.”
“I predicted that Fury wouldn’t even let Francis get into position to hit him hard. But this vulnerable Fury gives anyone a chance to get to him. This vulnerable, super heavy Fury, he can’t avoid getting hit like he used to. Anyone with some know-how has a great chance of beating him. God forbid if he also succeeds in a real punch.”
“If I were betting, I would bet that Usyk will win this fight, after yesterday’s performance [Фьюри — Нганну]. Usyk is smaller in size and I think he would have dealt with Francis much better than Fury.”
Let us remember that Scott previously said that he sees Usik as the favorite in the confrontation with Fury, but he gives the “Gypsy King” a better chance of winning.
The specialist’s opinion changed after the fight, which took place on the night of October 29 in Saudi Arabia. Fury defeated Ngannou via split decision. At the same time, the ex-UFC champion knocked Tyson down in the third round, but the Briton managed to return to the fight.
Many criticized the British boxer for this fight. According to a number of famous personalities (Eddie Hearn, Dereck Chisora, Dewey Cooper), it was Ngannou who deserved the victory. Lennox Lewis called Fury’s performance “lackluster” and Zhang Zhilei called it “a disgrace to professional boxing.” Malik Scott himself also paid tribute to the Cameroonian, who entered the professional boxing ring for the first time.
Fury intends to fight his next fight with WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO world champion Alexander Usik. The British promoter Frank Warren said that he cannot yet name the exact date of the fight between Usyk and Fury. The Briton suffered a cut and will need time to recover.
Most likely, the unification match will take place in early 2024. At the same time, the Ukrainian champion insists that, according to the contract, the fight should take place in December. He is echoed by promoter Alexander Krasyuk.
Source: Sportarena
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