We are just a few days away from the huge rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
The duo collided for the first time in May, as the Ukrainian dethroned ‘The Gypsy King’ of his WBC title to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four belt era, handing Fury the first defeat of his career in the process.
The first showdown was a tale of two halves, with the Brit starting off proceedings very well before losing control of the contest and allowing his 37-year-old opponent back into it in the later rounds.
Former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder held the coveted green and gold belt for five years between 2015 and 2020, before he was beaten by the 34 year old Fury in Las Vegas, losing both his heavyweight championship and unbeaten record in one night.
Speaking to Boxing News, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ gave an honest prediction on the upcoming rematch and has picked the two weight undisputed world champion to be victorious once again in Riyadh.
“The rematch, who knows, it’s all about what person brings what dog to the fight. Many times we have good days and we have bad days, you just never know.
If I had to pick I would say Usyk, but let’s see what happens.”
It is a chance at redemption for Fury on Saturday night, who will have his heart set on bouncing back and regaining his WBC title as well as picking up the WBA and WBO straps, with the IBF title now in the hands of fellow Brit Daniel Dubois who was elevated to full champion from interim status earlier in the summer.
