Quotes concerning the Usyk vs. Fury struggle are courtesy of Boxing Information On-line.
The Usyk vs. Fury 2 rematch is about for Saturday, December 21, 2024, on the Kingdom Enviornment in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the principle card beginning at 4 PM GMT (11 AM ET, 8 AM CT, 7 PM KSA) and the principle occasion ringwalks anticipated round 10 PM GMT (5 PM ET, 2 PM CT, 1 AM KSA), broadcast dwell on DAZN.
Ricky Hatton
“I believe Tyson must impose his top, impose his attain, and impose his weight distinction—all the benefits he has however didn’t use final time. He allowed the smaller man, pretty much as good as he’s, to bully him across the ring. I’d be inclined to carry my toes, hit him exhausting, use the burden benefit, the attain benefit, and the peak benefit he didn’t use final time. Simply have one voice within the nook.”
Adam Smith
“What’s actually attention-grabbing is what Usyk’s going to do as a result of Fury’s most likely going to shake it up slightly bit. He’ll attempt to get that jab going exhausting, the uppercuts, all the things that labored between rounds 4 and 7 for him. He’ll need that. Sugar Hill advised me earlier, ‘Simply don’t get caught.’ It was all going properly till spherical 9. Can Usyk damage Fury once more? That’s one other factor. If Fury’s going to go for it early, will he have sufficient fuel for the second half if Usyk survives the storm? It’s a puzzling struggle. Usyk confused issues within the first struggle. He made Fury miss, chased him across the corners, pinned him, and fainted loads. Fury should keep away from these errors this time as a result of it may get robust down the stretch.”
Andy Lee
“Fights are gained and misplaced within the ring but additionally in coaching camps. If you’re getting ready for the largest struggle of your profession towards your greatest opponent, and also you’ve been lower within the earlier camp and might’t spar correctly, how are you going to carry out to your most? I’d say we didn’t see the complete Tyson Fury within the first struggle. The struggle was shut, however you’ll be able to’t take that spherical 9 spotlight as the complete story. There have been shut rounds the place Tyson was boxing properly and going to the physique, however he could be a lot higher on this rematch.”
Callum Smith
“I believe individuals are making an excessive amount of of the primary struggle. It was shut, and Usyk may need Fury’s quantity, however he’s exhausting to beat as a result of he’s at all times adapting. Watching it again, spherical six was attention-grabbing—Fury seemed harmful, and Usyk appeared like he may be wilting. If Fury can keep that stress, he can win. However Usyk is a grasp, and I wouldn’t be shocked if he finds a means once more.”
Campbell Hatton
“Fury must method the rematch in a different way. He let Usyk dictate the tempo and gave up the middle of the ring. This time, he wants to come back ahead, again Usyk up, and make it uncomfortable for him. It’s a struggle I’m wanting ahead to as a result of I believe Tyson will make the changes.”
Darren Barker
“Usyk’s adaptability is his best power, however Fury has a historical past of bettering in rematches. Have a look at his fights towards Chisora, McDermott, and Wilder—he learns and comes again higher. The primary struggle was shut, and I don’t suppose we noticed the perfect Tyson Fury. He’ll must be sharper, extra aggressive, and use his physicality to fatigue Usyk within the later rounds. It’s an intriguing struggle, and it’s exhausting to choose a winner.”
Darren Until
“Usyk is phenomenal—he’s exhausting to beat. However Fury has the power to regulate and convey one thing new. If he’s on his recreation, it’s 50-50. Both fighter can take it, however Fury may need the sting in physicality.”
Dave Coldwell
“The primary struggle took loads out of each fighters, however Fury has extra room for enchancment. He gave away too many early rounds by attempting to field Usyk. Within the rematch, he must take the middle of the ring, apply stress, and make it a tough struggle. Usyk is good at controlling the tempo, however Fury’s measurement and aggression may break that rhythm.”
Eddie Hearn
“It’s very tough to beat Usyk, particularly after he’s already crushed you. However Fury is a good fighter and able to something. He must be emphatic this time as a result of the primary struggle was so shut. If he can take management and dominate, he has the power to cease Usyk inside the gap.”
Frank Warren
“Tyson should guarantee there’s little doubt this time. He was outboxing Usyk within the first half of the final struggle and gained the ultimate spherical on the judges’ playing cards. However he wants to complete the job emphatically. I believe he can outbox him once more, however the secret is to keep away from letting Usyk settle into his rhythm.”
Jamie Moore
“Fury wants to pull Usyk right into a dogfight and make it ugly. When you’ve got a lot measurement and weight benefit, you should use it. Letting Usyk dictate the tempo is harmful as a result of he’s so good at choosing fighters aside. Tyson should be bodily, work the physique, and guarantee Usyk is fatigued within the later rounds.”
Lawrence Okolie
“Usyk is constant—he’s at all times at a excessive degree. However Fury may be capable of attain one other gear. If he pushes himself to that A+ degree, he’ll have the sting. Usyk is good, however Fury’s physicality and aggression may make the distinction.”
Matthew Macklin
“The rematch is extra intriguing than the primary struggle. Each fighters perceive what they’re up towards now. Fury gave away the primary few rounds by attempting to outbox Usyk. This time, I anticipate him to take the struggle to Usyk, which is able to create a distinct dynamic. It’s an enchanting tactical battle.”
Shane Fury
“Tyson will win the rematch, little doubt in my thoughts. He’s one of many best heavyweights of our time, and he’s realized from the primary struggle. I imagine in him, and he’ll present why he’s the perfect.”
Sol Dacres
“It’s one other 50-50 struggle. Tyson wants to make use of his measurement and physicality. If he does, I believe he’ll win, but it surely’s going to be shut.”
Sugar Hill Steward
“The main target is on conserving Tyson match, sharp, and prepared. He is aware of what he must do, and we’re getting ready for each state of affairs.”
Usyk vs. Fury 2 struggle card
- Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titles
- Serhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis; Gentle middleweight
- Moses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; Heavyweight
- Johnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; Heavyweight
- Isaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; Featherweight
