World Heavyweight Championship Boxing - WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring Heavyweight Titles
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by Ian John | in Predictions
This weekend sees the return bout between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury for the WBA, WBC, WBO and The Ring heavyweight titles. It is a boxing match for the ages, so what will our prediction be as these two fighters square up for the second time after a pulsating first bout between the two?
Since beating Fury in the first fight, Usyk has relinquished his IBF World Title belt, which is now held by Daniel Dubois. The Ukrainian fighter remains unbeaten with a perfect 22-0 record as a professional, 14 of those wins coming via a knockout.
After losing to Usyk via split decision, Tyson Fury quickly called for a rematch and activated the clause in his contract guaranteeing himself another shot at Usyk. The Gypsy King seems to have slimmed down in readiness for this second fight, which promises to be another pulsating encounter! A likely unification bout with Daniel Dubois is in line for the winner.
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Oleksandr Usyk - Tyson Fury: Form Analysis
Unbeaten in his 22 professional fights, Oleksandr Usyk has unified both the Cruiserweight and the Heavyweight divisions, cementing his status as one of the modern legends of the boxing game. He was an Olympic Gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympic Games, and a 2011 World Champion at heavyweight.
In his professional career, Usyk won the WBO Cruiserweight title in just his tenth fight and had after beating Murat Gassiev and Tony Bellew, ended his time at Cruiserweight with a 16-0 record and having unified the division.
He has defeated Chazz Witherspoon, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua (twice), Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury in his six fights at heavyweight.
Usyk had unified the division for the first time since 1999.
Up until his defeat to Usyk in May, Tyson Fury had won 34 and drawn one of his 35 professional fights. His biggest win, and most unexpected came in his 25th fight when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko in Germany in 2015 to win the WBA, IBF , WBO, The Ring and IBO heavyweight titles.
However, after almost three-years out of the ring, where Fury suffered with depression, he came back and in his third fight back challenged Deontay Wilder in the first of three famous fights between the two. That first fight was a controversial draw, but Fury won both the next two fights to secure the WBC heavyweight belt.
He then beat Dillian Whyte, Derek Chisora and Francis Ngannou before facing Usyk in May, where he encountered defeat for the first time via a narrow split decision.
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Oleksandr Usyk & Tyson Fury Squad Analysis
Usyk has had a settled team in his corner since turning professional. Sergey Vatamanyuk has worked with Usyk for many years, while Russ Anber is an expert cutman. Ruslan Chagaev and Igor Tsvetkov have helped Usyk with strategy for key opponents.
In the build-up to the fight, Usyk has been criticized for filming with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, with a promoter claiming he had 'wasted his time' doing that rather than preparing for the second fight with Fury.
However, Usyk's build up has been quiet and non-dramatic.
This has been the case with most of his fights in his professional career. The Ukrainian ace happy to let his gloves do the talking in the ring.
Fury's team, who received criticism for bombarding the fighter during the first fight, will see Sugarhill Steward, Andy Lee and Fury's father John Fury in the corner once again.
Footage of Fury from his training camp seems to show a leaner, stronger and lighter fighter than he was for the first contest between the two fighters. It will be interesting to see if that is the case when the two weigh in before the fight.
Oleksandr Usyk - Tyson Fury Key Points
- Usyk remains unbeaten in 22 professional fights.
- The last fight between the two saw Usyk win on points via split decision.
- Four of Usyk’s last five wins at heavyweight have been on points.
- Both of Tyson Fury’s last two fights have been decided on points via split decision.
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Our Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury Prediction
Our Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury heavyweight title fight prediction is: Usyk to win by decision or technical decision.
Aside from the ninth round, which Usyk won 10-8, the first fight was a closely fought contest that was fought and flowed as both fighters enjoyed moments of dominance. This second bout should be another encounter which has similar qualities and one that will also go the distance. However, Champion Usyk has that added extra quality needed to take the win once again.
Prediction :
Oleksandr Usyk to win via decision or technical decision.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury - Other Interesting Predictions
Oleksandr Usyk to win via Unanimous Decision.
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