Ukrainian super-heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk believes that compatriot Oleksandr Usyk, the WBA, WBO and IBF world champion in this division, will be able to hold on for victory over British Tyson Fury, the holder of the WBC belt.
"We hope that Alexander will win. But actually I think it will be very hard this time. Because Fury has taken to training very actively. And we see what good shape he's in now. He's lost weight. I think he's going to try to outbox Usik. I don't think he'll be charging for a knockout. I think he will try to outscore by speed," - quotes Zakhozhego vRINGe .
Recall that the long-awaited fight for all belts in heavyweight will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Former world featherweight champion Jai Opetaia has denied rumors that he sent WBC heavyweight division titleholder Tyson Fury to the canvas during their sparring session.
"It's all bullshit. It's all fucking bullshit. It's annoying that reporters are spreading absolute lies instead of creating something positive. Two top fighters in two different weight classes helping each other move on. It's good for boxing and they want to criticize us and turn us against each other. It's stupid.
I've seen people say in interviews, "This happened, that happened." But they don't know anything. It's bullshit. Everybody who says this or that happened is really lying. You know what I'm saying? Unless you really weren't there, you don't know anything. I think that's a lesson for everybody. The rumors spread very quickly. It should be a lesson for everybody," Opetaya said in an interview with YouTube channel Seconds Out.
Oleksandr Usyk, promoter of WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk, reacted to the words of Saudi minister Turki Al al-Sheikh, who said that British boxers are the best in the world.
"He called the British the best boxers in the world. But he omitted the fact that the future absolute world heavyweight champion has a Ukrainian passport. Mr. Al Al-Sheikh is a big boxing fan and a decent man. To choose a favorite for the main fight of the century is his right. We respect him. But the choice of judges will be based on mutual consent," - quotes Krasiuk WBN.
Recall, the confrontation between Usik and Fury will be held on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Oleksandr Usyk, promoter of WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, told how his preparatory camp for the fight with Tyson Fury is going.
"It's a purely individual thing. Who has how much is enough. Since Usik came to Heavyweight from Cruiserweight, he needs to do more work to achieve the desired result. He copes with it well thanks to Yuriy Tkachenko, Sergey Lapin and other members of this stellar team. It (training - note) is divided into sections. General basic physical training, special physical training, boxing school (conditionally called technical training), special technical training, moral and psychological training and finally - sparring to hone the acquired knowledge. And by the way, two trainings are the final part of the camp. The initial one has three", - "Champion" quotes the functionary.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said that the current holder of this title Tyson Fury is a more difficult challenge for him than the owner of other belts in the division Oleksandr Usyk.
Tyson Fury's record currently stands at 34 wins, 0 lose and 1 draw.
Tyson Fury's last fight took place against Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He won by SD in the 10 round. That fight was 5 months and 22 days ago.
Fury's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 6 months and 5 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 1 day. In those fights, he fought a total of 26 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.
Fury was born in United Kingdom.
The Tyson Fury is currently 35 years old. He was born on Aug. 12, 1988, so he will turn 36 in 3 months and 24 days.
Tyson Fury made his professional debut in December 2008, so he has been a pro for 15 years.
Fury is 6' 9" (6 Foot and 9 inch) which is 206 cm (2 meters and 6 centimeters).
His reach is 85 inches (85") which is 216 cm (2 meters and 16 centimeters).
Fury fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.