Oleksandr Usyk’s correct weight for the weigh-in ahead of his fight against Tyson Fury was 223 1/2 lbs, not the 233.5 lbs that was initially announced. This discrepancy surprised fans, considering that Usyk had gained 12 lbs from his previous fight against Daniel Dubois in August. The significant jump in weight for Usyk, who looked
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The recent physical transformation of heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has caught the attention of many in the boxing world. DAZN analyst Chris Mannix described Usyk as looking like an American football linebacker at 223 lbs, a stark contrast to his previous weight of 221 lbs in his last three fights. This added bulk has the
In a recent weigh-in before his highly anticipated match against Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury displayed a trimmed-down physique, weighing in at 262 lbs. This striking change in appearance could be seen as a calculated move to project confidence and intimidate his opponent. However, upon closer inspection, Fury’s actions can be interpreted as manifestations of fear
On Saturday, viewers around the world will witness a monumental clash between WBC and Lineal Champion Tyson Fury and WBO/IBF/WBA unified champion Oleksandr Usyk. The historic bout will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN, offering fans the opportunity to secure their virtual seat to this epic showdown. Whether you access the event through DAZN.com or
Trainer Malik Scott emphasizes the unique speed and angles that Oleksandr Usyk possesses, contributing to his power in the ring. The unpredictability of his punches catches opponents off guard, making them vulnerable to getting hurt. Despite not being known for his knockout power, Usyk’s speed makes his shots difficult to anticipate, thus increasing their effectiveness.
The boxing world is abuzz with anticipation as undefeated heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to face off in the ring this weekend. Both fighters have had impressive careers, but neither is coming into this matchup with a lot of momentum. Fury’s split-decision win over Francis Ngannou in a lackluster performance, and
In the upcoming fight between British heavyweights Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Fury is expected to use a unique strategy that involves targeting Usyk’s body. Standing at 6’9″, Fury is not likely to risk getting hit by attacking Usyk’s body when they are apart. Instead, he may resort to holding and hitting in order to
Tyson Fury’s recent press conference leading up to his heavyweight championship fight against Usyk raised many eyebrows. During the face-off with Usyk, Fury displayed a lack of confidence by turning away from his opponent and facing the media instead. This move left fans and the media puzzled, sparking speculation about Fury’s mental state and readiness
Retired former unified heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko is reportedly advising Oleksandr Usyk to target Tyson Fury’s recently healed cut from the start of the fight in round one. Fury sustained a bad cut that supposedly happened during sparring last February. Although the cut has healed, it’s going to be vulnerable to being reopened if IBF/WBA/WBO
Tyson Fury’s journey in boxing has been filled with challenges, both inside and outside of the ring. After his victory over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, Fury faced mental health problems that led him to gain weight and take a hiatus from the sport for 2 1/2 years. However, he managed to turn his life around,
Teddy Atlas, a renowned analyst in the boxing world, has recently shared his insights on how Tyson Fury can secure a victory over Oleksandr Usyk. Atlas suggests that Fury should maintain distance, utilize his jab, and avoid getting into close-quarter exchanges with Usyk to prevent the smaller opponent from capitalizing on his counter-punching abilities. While
Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming four-belt unification match between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. Lewis, who is known for his boxing expertise, believes that both fighters are in “war mode” and that the audience will witness a great fight. Despite giving Fury a slight edge in the matchup,
Tyson Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, believes that Oleksandr Usyk poses a greater challenge for Fury than Deontay Wilder did in their fights. Despite Fury’s knockout in the first fight with Wilder in 2018, Warren sees Usyk’s skills and amateur pedigree as making him a formidable opponent for the WBC champion. Unlike Fury’s previous opponents, Usyk’s
Tyson Fury’s significant weight loss leading up to his fight against Oleksandr Usyk has raised eyebrows among fans and experts alike. His promoter, Alex Krassyuk, believes that Fury’s dramatic weight loss is a result of nerves for the upcoming fight. Fury, who is the WBC heavyweight champion, knows the challenge he faces in fighting the
As the highly anticipated four-belt heavyweight unification fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk draws near, speculations and opinions are rampant. Former WBO cruiserweight champion turned boxing pundit, Johnny Nelson, shared his concerns about a potential controversial ending to the fight. Nelson even recounted a dream he had where Fury “was not happy” at the