If stories from a number of dependable sources are true then the world will possible see a brand new undisputed heavyweight champion on February seventeenth. In accordance with Mike Coppinger of ESPN and others, WBC and lineal champion Fury will lastly sq. off in opposition to WBA, WBO, and IBF titlist Usyk on that date in Saudi Arabia. A public announcement is reportedly set to be made on Thursday. The 2 heavyweight kings had been alleged to battle for dominance on December 23d, however Fury’s robust outing in opposition to UFC legend Francis Ngannou just a few weeks again led to the match being delayed. Now, it seems, issues are transferring ahead once more.
The 35 12 months outdated Fury shall be coming off a controversial choice win over the underestimated Ngannou in late October. In contrast to most massive identify UFC stars who make their manner into the boxing ring, Ngannou was ready sufficient to ship Fury to the mat within the third. Fury received up and boxed by the remainder of the struggle, however regarded gassed because the bout wore on, making it clear that he was both unprepared or was taken utterly unexpectedly by a uncommon expertise in Ngannou. Both manner, Fury’s fame, which had been stellar coming into the ring that evening, took a severe hit.
Ukyk himself had a tricky time in his final struggle, as nicely, although not almost the sort of time Fury had in opposition to Ngannou. In an August throwdown with Daniel Dubois, Usyk went down from what was dominated a physique blow, however that regarded to some like a clear intestine shot. Usyk returned and gained the struggle, however the controversy, coupled with the referee’s choice to insist that Usyk take additional time to get better, made for a lower than stellar night for the defending titlist. With that being mentioned, the Ukrainian fighter’s fame didn’t take almost the hit Fury’s has.
Each males, nevertheless, have a lot to show. Usyk, who as soon as was the undisputed cruiserweight champion of the phrase, is past wanting to show that he’s the one biggest heavyweight on the planet. Fury, however, not solely has to get better from the latest Ngannou struggle, he has to arrange himself for the extremely expert Usyk. Fury definitely has the dimensions benefit, although he’s roughly the identical age because the thirty-seven 12 months outdated Usyk. What’s extra, Usyk is really fleet of foot. Will Fury be capable to smother his man, like he did efficiently in opposition to Deontay Wilder, or preserve from being hit, like he did efficiently in opposition to Wladimir Klitschko, or will Usyk, the disciplined chess participant, fluster Fury like he did in opposition to Anthony Joshua? The questions make this an attention-grabbing, and really related, matchup.
Right here’s hoping this bout truly comes by to fruition.
