After calling off their original meeting with little more than two weeks’ notice, Fury has been informed that his chances of defeating Usyk in their rescheduled undisputed match are minimal. According to reports, Tyson Fury’s only chance against Alexander Usyk in their undisputed fight is a puncher’s chance.
Oleksandr Usyk has a “puncher’s chance,” as Tyson Fury cruelly informed him. The heavyweight champion Fury was forced to withdraw from his fight against Usyk last weekend in Saudi Arabia due to an eye injury sustained during sparring. The new date of their bout is May 18, although there are worries that Fury’s recovery time from his injury may take longer.
Tony Bellew, the former world champion who Usyk knocked out in his last bout, has given an explanation for why he believes Fury has little chance of defeating the Ukrainian. “I don’t believe Oleksandr Usyk can be beaten. Nobody, in my opinion, beats him. I mentioned it a long time ago. Bellew stated to Matchroom Boxing, “I think [Fury] has a puncher’s chance now, but he isn’t a huge puncher to be honest.” The most ridiculous thing about it is that, although I believe Fury defeated his uncle when they were fighting, his technique has since altered, making him an aggressive counterpuncher that won’t work against Usyk. Take nothing away from him. I think he’s a great fighter, and I think his contributions to the heavyweight class are incredible, but
I believe Oleksandr Usyk to be the greatest heavyweight in the world. In the past, Fury has attacked Bellew for being a “fanboy of Anthony Joshua,” citing the Scouser’s claim that “AJ” should share the spoils in a prospective home fight with Fury. There were rumors that Fury had been “turned over” during a sparring match before withdrawing from the undefeated match, but he dismissed them and proudly displayed his excellent physical condition by posing for a picture in front of the mirror.
