Lennox compared The Gypsy King to himself
Legendary British boxer, former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis believes that the upcoming second fight between the current holder of the WBC, IBO, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts Alexander Usik (22-0, 14 KOs) and former WBC world champion Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) will be a serious challenge for the Briton.
“I think Fury has realized what he needs to do next time, he didn’t do enough in the first fight. He needs to do much more. I like Tyson to be a little heavier and not move as much.”
“First he must defeat himself. He’s been through these things before so I think he can do it, Tyson knows how to beat Usyk. Fury has been through the fall and rise to heights before, he knows how to come back, he just needs to be well prepared.”
“You can draw an analogy with me. When I lost, I always came back and won the rematch. Every day I woke up, training for my opponent, ready for him, thinking about him all day long. I took it very seriously.”
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 the legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer.
Source: Sportarena
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