Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

[Robert Fischer]

Heavyweight Championship Boxing

Supposedly going to take place on February 17th, Saudi

We'll see. Fury recently fought a UFC guy and took it lightly and there are doubts whether he can sharpen up in about 2 months time.

I don't know if you guys have followed these guys but it has potential to be a good fight.

Fury is a skilled giant with boxing in his blood. Usyk is the smaller man and a master of using feints and angles seldom ever seen in the Heavyweight division.

These old odds are from November:
Per the FanDuel Sportsbook, Tyson Fury is the -172 favorite, while Oleksandr Usyk is the +134 underdog. Per Bet 365, Tyson Fury is the -250 favorite, while Oleksandr Usyk is the +200 underdog.Nov 17, 2023



Opinion/Forecast:
Fury vs. Usyk all comes down to whether Fury is willing to dedicate the physical conditioning and discipline. Both are great boxers. Fury is what I call a 'super-heavyweight' as he is 6'9" walking around about 290lbs or 130kg. I consider him a weight class above Usyk. Usyk is the greatest angles/footwork heavyweight of all time. 50 years ago if you account for evolution, Ali is arguably ahead, but in terms of raw skill aside from evolution of boxing, Usyk is the top of that list. Fury will probably never again reach the fitness and dedication of Fury vs Wilder-'2' but that is standard. That Fury would break Usyk, but Fury that we saw in the Ngannou fight on the other hand will find Usyk to be a hassle. Fury won't be confused like Joshua from Usyk's angles, but he will get tagged. He will get tired. He may get frustrated. An out-of-shape Fury trying to fight on size and class alone can probably still hurt Usyk, but decisiveness and finishing ability and luck could play a role. Usyk can take him to deep waters and drown him if Tyson Fury is not sharp and imposing.

[Rollingpk3]

A refreshing and spot on post. Good to see there are some boxing fans still left.
Usyk didn't look so sharp in his last fight which also makes me wonder about where he is at. I will attribute it to taking the opponent lightly but who knows.
It really is going to be a unique fight given the contrast in style and sizes.

[Robert Fischer]

Originally Posted by Rollingpk3

A refreshing and spot on post. Good to see there are some boxing fans still left.
Usyk didn't look so sharp in his last fight which also makes me wonder about where he is at. I will attribute it to taking the opponent lightly but who knows.
It really is going to be a unique fight given the contrast in style and sizes.

Thank you. Good to see another boxing fan as well.




here's some fight film for anyone interested


Fury "The Gypsy King"

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Usyk the technical master

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[Robert Fischer]

Fury is not in peak physical condition. For reasons unknown, where he may or may not have a good reason (disagreement clashes w/ Fury's Trainer Sugarhill), John Fury (father) is banned from camp.

Usyk has a 'brilliant team'. John Fury reminisces about trainer Ginger Mccain and 'Red Rum' the star Grand National winner who won with a blue collar trainer.

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[Rollingpk3]

Any PPV info on this fight yet? Cant find anything for this country and its only two weeks out.

[Rollingpk3]

I guess I should have watched the video before asking. Thank you for sharing.

[PalaceOfFortLarned]

Fury/Usyk is a massive heavyweight clash.

Thinking Fury's 3 time going with Wilder has slowed him down a bit. I mean the dude did a WWF rising from the dead ala The Undertaker in the first and a major struggle in his last against a guy that really isn't even a boxer.

I think Usyk gets it done. Likely a KO.

Now, this is fun one for boxing fans.

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[Rollingpk3]

i got a feeling this fight will never happen now.