"Usyk will pull": what Fury is preparing for a rematch with the Ukrainian, the famous champion said

WBF and WBO Global welterweight champion Aram Faniyan believes that British Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) will take his second fight with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) more seriously than his first confrontation in May 2024. Now, in order to win the WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles, the Gypsy King is unlikely to lose weight to keep up with a fast opponent. But Usyk also drew conclusions from the spring fight in Riyadh.

In a commentary to OBOZ.UA, Faniyan could not name with certainty the winner of the rematch, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. But he counts on Oleksandr's high boxing IQ and his speed.

- I want to say that I don't really know what to expect from this fight. Because it seems to me that Fury will do everything to get his belts back now. So in the rematch, he will go forward and not underestimate Usyk, like in the first fight. That's why the fight is going to be tough.

- So, during the fight in May, you could see the underestimation on the part of the Briton?

- Yes, he was like a little boy against him. And now it will be a very interesting fight. And the chances are 50-50 again. But don't forget that Sasha Usyk is a boxer with a high IQ, so Sasha also prepared for this fight, drew conclusions from the last fight, and so I think everything will be a little different, his boxing will be a little different.

- We all say that Usyk has fast feet and is a very smart fighter. What new things can he offer Fury?

- Usyk won't really do anything new. You know, the bicycle has already been invented, there's no point in reinventing it. Usyk will pull him into the last rounds and add only more speed and more punches. Although there were already a lot of them, there will be even more.

- So Usyk is going to beat Fury.

- And there is no other way out. Because he's such a carcass. Will he try to knock him out? Then, in the later rounds, yes. After the seventh, after the eighth round. So I think the fight will definitely go to the equator. I'm not betting on anyone. I want Sasha Usyk to win, again, a Ukrainian. But my odds are 50-50. I don't know who will win this fight. Honestly.

- And before the first fight between Usyk and Fury, what did you think?

- The same - it was 50-50. There was no such thing as me being sure of Sasha's victory. I'll even admit that I thought more like 60-40 in favor of Fury. Now it's 50-50.

- Has the situation leveled off? Usyk has shown that he can.

- Yes, he got 10 percent back (smiles).

- And where can Fury add?

- Weight and go forward. That's it. I don't know why he lost weight before the first fight. That's it. Just keep moving forward. He's a pig, but he's great at this weight.

- Do you like Fury's image at all? His behavior? After all, he's a famous showman.

- To be honest, no. I'm actually the kind of boxer who doesn't really like all this trash talk. I've never done it. Even when they asked me to do it - for the cameras, for everything - I never did it. But it's money. If boxers behave like that, it's just for the money. In fact, Fury is a good guy. So is McGregor. But it's all about money.

- Do you think a rematch with Fury could be the finish line in Usyk's professional career? After all, he has defeated the strongest in two divisions.

- It's a matter of his desire. I think he has already said in an interview that he no longer depends on boxing financially. That's it. I think he has achieved everything: he became an absolute champion in both the heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions. He has the money. What to do next? I don't know (smiles). To live and enjoy my family.

- What opponent would you be interested in watching Usyk fight?

- Well... Against Wilder would be interesting. But the question is, why do this fight? Professional boxing is not a sport. It's a show. And people have to make money on it. The question is: why? There are belts. Is it money? There is money, too. Well, maybe more money.

- And after Wilder's losses, didn't you lose interest in him?

- Well, why not? I'm still interested. It's a tournament. Anything can happen in heavyweight. One punch decides everything.

- Will we see you in the ring soon too?

- We are currently preparing for January 25. Palace of Sports. WBO Global defense. Who is your opponent? We're still looking for him. We're still in the process.

- Who would you like to be with?

- The one I would like to fight... Someone with whom I can defend this belt and continue to move up the ranks. He is now number one. So you have to move to number one. Whoever is the first, we will move towards.

Earlier, OBOZ.UA reported that Usyk and Fury had already arrived in Saudi Arabia.

On December 1, an epic promo for the rematch between Usyk and Fury was released. It has already been called a disgrace to American boxing companies.

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