The DAZN PPV rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is about for December 21 in Saudi Arabia with the Gypsy King decided to avenge his solely profession defeat. Promoter Eddie Hearn, who beforehand backed the Ukrainian, has now reversed course. Talking to iFL TV, Hearn acknowledged a change of coronary heart and defined the potential impression of a Fury victory.
“If Fury wins – and I’m really leaning in direction of him, I’ve had just a little little bit of a change – Fury may combat Anthony Joshua for the unified world heavyweight title,” he stated. “The largest combat ever within the sport. Wembley, Riyadh, wherever.”
This dramatic shift comes simply weeks after Hearn overtly said that Usyk’s talent, ring IQ, and prior triumph made him the logical favourite: “I don’t know tips on how to beat Usyk, however Tyson Fury is a really sensible fighter. He has sensible folks within the nook, but additionally, from an IQ stage in boxing, he’s proper up there. Sadly, so is Oleksandr Usyk. So, my cash, particularly when he’s gained the primary combat, will all the time be on Oleksandr Usyk. My coronary heart desires to see a Tyson Fury win… I’d like to see him do it, however I do see him because the underdog on this combat.”
Hearn’s feedback emerge after Fury confirmed a possible trilogy with Usyk, contingent on profitable the upcoming rematch.
