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.
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In a world that is often dominated by the latest and greatest news in the boxing world, it is important to take a moment to remember the legends who have shaped the sport. One such legend is Marvelous Marvin Hagler, a former middleweight king who tragically passed away in March of 2021. Despite his untimely
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
In a recent interview on The MMA Hour, Turki Alalshikh, a prominent figure in the Saudi Arabian sports scene, discussed various dream fights that he is eager to make happen in the near future. These fights include matchups like Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez, Naoya Inoue vs. Gervonta Davis, Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, and
The boxing world is abuzz with news of Junto Nakatini’s upcoming title defense in Japan. The recently crowned WBC bantamweight champion is set to face off against WBC mandatory challenger Vincent Astrolabio of the Philippines on July 20th at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena. This promises to be an exciting event, with additional fights expected to be
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,
The upcoming fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on the same card as Katie Taylor versus Amanda Serrano has caused quite a stir. While the Tyson-Paul match may be considered a novelty fight or a disaster in the making, it is actually Taylor and Serrano who are expected to deliver the real action of
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
The recent announcement by heavyweight contender Cassius Chaney on his FaceBook page regarding his upcoming fight against Michael Hunter on June 7th in Hollywood, Florida has sparked interest among boxing fans. The bout between Chaney and Hunter is set to contest the interim WBA heavyweight title, adding an extra layer of excitement to the matchup.
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,
Boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi believes that the highly anticipated showdown between Vasily Lomachenko and Shakur Stevenson will happen in the near future. He envisions Stevenson emerging victorious in what he views as a significant “changing of the guard” moment in the sport of boxing. Their promoter, Bob Arum, has expressed a strong desire to see
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