However, everyone agrees that Tyson Fury delivered a better performance during this rematch. Stung by his previous defeat, the King of the Gypsies had taken the matter much more seriously, leaving the antics in the locker room, and intended to put all his weight in the balance (127 kg against 102 kg for Usyk) to triumph.
“I haven't spoken to my wife in three months”: boxer Tyson Fury says he is ready to take his revenge against Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday in Riyadh
But, unable to attack his opponent, what he showed on Saturday remained simply insufficient against a master tactician with a technique well above average and whose movements are one of the strong points.
As with Anthony Joshua, whom he also beat on points twice, Oleksandr Usyk found the key against Tyson Fury, who could only resist longer as evidenced by his good last round.
The matter was simply already done, Usyk having imposed his rhythm on the exchanges and regularly touched the bearded man from Manchester.
Fury's post-fight statements therefore appeared to be completely out of step with the reality of the ring.
gullI will always believe, until I die, that I won.
“I think Usyk got a little early Christmas present from the judges. I was convinced I had won again. I thought I won both fights, but I went home with two defeats. I will always believe, until I die, that I have won”he asserted.
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At 36, Tyson Fury is nearing the end of his career and he still has a big fight to make: the one that has pitted him for years, on English soil, against his compatriot Anthony Joshua. A clash which, even without a belt at stake, promises to be very lucrative and will benefit from enormous interest.
Dubois pour Usyk?
As for Oleksandr Usyk, who was hesitant to go down to light heavyweight, he has undoubtedly found his next opponent in Daniel Dubois, the current IBF champion.
This other Englishman, whom the Ukrainian has already beaten by KO. in August 2023, demanded a reunion with Usyk which the latter is inclined to grant. In order to try to hold the four big belts again.
