Oleksandr Usyk 226 vs. Tyson Fury 281
(WBC, WBA, WBO heavyweight title)
Serhii Bohachuk 153.1 vs. Ishmael Davis 153.6
Moses Itauma 249.1 vs. Demsey McKean 251.1
Johnny Fisher 241.1 vs. David Allen 257.6
Peter McGrail 129.8 vs. Lee McGregor 125.9
Isaac Lowe 125.1 vs. Rhys Edwards 129.1
Daniel Lapin 174.9 vs. Dylan Colin 173.1
Andrii Novytskyi 237 vs. Edgar Ramirez 261.1
Mohammed Alakel 134.1 vs. Joshua Ocampo 133.4
Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Promoter: Queensberry
TV: DAZN
281 is too heavy. Usyk wins easier this time, he won’t let Fury lean on him and Fury will lumber around.
Maybe so, but he weighed in full gear. I don’t know what to take from that. Ultimately, it could be good, bad, or indifferent. As a bettor, I’d be concerned that he didn’t disrobe and show off what he looks like. But was he actually hiding poor fitness? It’d be tough to know for sure.
Just so you know, there are two separate weigh-ins for these big events; the actual weigh-in in the morning is private, and then the weigh-in for the public is after. That is why the announcer already has the weights in hand, and they just pretend to look at the scale.
So what do you think he actually ways Nordic?
Are you sure his is true for heavyweights? I don’t believe there is any mandate to disrobe because there are no weight limits. I remember Arreola keeping a fat suit on once during a fight and Gooseneck being stunned when he dropped it and dumped a bunch of weight on the scale.
Not disrobing always means one thing – that u r not proud of your body, you’re in bad shape.
Usyk wins easier this time ???
Why???
Because fury weighted 286 lbs???
So???
It’s gona be harder for usyk to ko him out
And fury is a fast boxer no matter how much he weights
I see a close fight for ending in a draw
Even if fury wins by 2 point they will scored a draw
Fury will be gassed after 6 rounds. He will get himself DQ’d in about the tenth. He’s not fighting Wilder here, the weight will hurt him. His balance will be worse and he will get exhausted trying to deal with repositioning his feet when Usyk circles to the right after throwing a right jab. If he doesn’t move his feet fast enough, Usyk pops him with a straight left. That will be rinse and repeat.
Fury does not get gassed. He has an incredible engine. Have you ever even watched him fight?
What you mean he is not fighting wilder ???
Usyk will stop fury in the later rounds. He would’ve had the stoppage in the first fight if the ref knew what he was doing. When Usyk wins I’d love to see him retire. Nothing left to prove. Amazing career.
What did the ref do wrong, exactly? Fury took a beating, but he clearly was able to continue and defend himself through 12 rounds. It’s hard to justify stopping a fight when the “stoppage” doesn’t involve a guy who’s hopelessly behind and still able to get his work in.
Brainchild, watch round 9 again. Fury was just about out of there and the ref gave him a standing 8 count. There weren’t suppose to be standing 8 counts for that fight. And actually count what that standing 8 was. Was more like 22-24 seconds. Ref taking his sweat time wiping gloves making sure fury was ok.
It was NOT a standing 8 count. The referee correctly ruled that the ropes were holding Fury up, which is ruled as a knockdown. Know the rules!
Whatever u call it the ref still gave Fury too much time to recover.
You can make a case that the Ref was negligent in not calling it a knockdown earlier. If he rules the ropes held him up earlier, then it’s possible Fury takes fewer shots.
Being in boxing for decades, the call was correct, there is no standing 8-count, but a mandatory 8 count can be awarded to any fighter per the rules if the ref determines that if the ropes are the only thing holding him up, he could have fallen to the canvas from any legal shot from his opponent. Also if any part of a fighters’ body touches the canvas other than his feet from a legal shot, that is also considered a knockdown. The ref could have called a TKO for Usyk, as Fury was out on his feet, but given the stakes of the fight and Fury’s ability to recover, I am glad that he did not stop the fight. He did seem to get in the way at least once when Usyk was on the attack, which I did not like. But I have seen much worse.
jack, thankyou for explaining to those who don’t know the rules
The Ref stepped in while Usyk was still firing and gave Fury recovery time. He should have either let Usyk finish him or stopped the fight. The Ref was a moron and robbed Usyk of a stoppage victory.
The Ref stepped in while Usyk was still firing and gave Fury recovery time. He should have either let Usyk finish him or stopped the fight. The Ref was a moron and robbed Usyk of a stoppage victory.
But not all the fights are the same
Recon this fight is going to go the other way around that people expect. Fury is going to box, and try lean and grapple of course, and Usyk is going to become the puncher.
Seems like Tyson packed on weight to deal with Usyk’s upcoming offense and to physically wear down Usyk. Tyson’s weight advantage may indicate doubt about himself.
I will pick Usyk to win in an impressive manner.
Usyk the much better boxer and sportsman. His hand speed will be on par this fight.
I don’t think the first fight was all that great. It was a good match, but I don’t involve myself in the biased media A-side pom-pom shaking that has always hurt this sport. Fury to me is a C+ fighter and champ at best. Shows great heart and determination when he wants, but I can’t hold respect for a fighter that often does not train seriously, and now comes in like a fat Pillsbury Dough Boy. I can’t warm up to that, If the fight is on the level, give me Usyk TKO 10. If not on the level, a B.S split decision for Fury, or a draw. I am about 60% sure it will be level 40% not level.
Good thing it’s not a bodybuilding contest. Regardless of weight, Fury has always shown excellent conditioning for a heavyweight. I’m picking him to win this fight. He is more focused and won’t me playing around in the ring like last time giving the fight away. He’s all business now.
seems too heavy. Will fury suffer for it? will see..
Fury has never been the same after those Wilder fights. Usyk by KO this time around!
Fury gonna fight big man style and ko Usyk. Jab/grab and lean.
Yet, no points deducted for holding, leaning, and pushing by Fury. No warnings either. That’s not prize fighting.
I think Usyk stops Fury in brutal fashion inside of 6 rounds.
Undercard does not look exciting.
Agreed
Itauma and Fisher on the card, should be fighting each other.
I’m actually tipping Fury this time thou I had my money on Usyk the last time. Remember sitting there last time up until round six thinking if my man doesn’t tag him soon with something big its going Fury’s way. I actually thought Fury was toying with him and was doing it easy. Thought I was losing my money big time. Fury’s weight doesn’t bother me, I’m picking him to win by knockout, 4/1 here in Australia. Either way great fight both these blokes legends of our sport. Excited again.
Usyk’s hand speed will be on notice against Fury in the later rounds. Usyk’s hand speed will tag Fury in the later rounds.
What amazes me is the number of people always b!tching that Fury is never in shape.
Some people will never have a ripped physique no matter how much they train.
He’s a 6’9” giant that has incredible stamina for a big guy. Most big guys tire out quickly in the ring. Not fury though. He may not look like Adonis but he can move and throw punches for 12 rds no problem.
My guess is pituitary gland issue or something of that nature. It would explain not only his height but also his physique.
I agree with you, Steve g. I used to think similar about his weight, but after watching him fight wilder I knew he just is different. I still remember him fighting USS Cunningham and getting the win, but he didn’t win that fight. He really doesn’t waste too many punches.
Fury wins this fight. He is employing the lean on usyk stragedy. Wear him down. The only thing is if usyk is incredible shape which he probably is, he will be able to move around and counter fury. Don’t think it works. Fury- unanimous decision. Get ready for a third fight.
I think Fury is gonna ko him late.
People forget that Fury had usyk hurt in the first fight after the body shots and uppercuts. He just didn’t press it.
I agree that Fury leans on him, ties him up, and tires him out.
But this time if he thinks he hurt usyk he will go after him.
Usyk’s counters are great so that will be a chance for usyk to catch fury as well.
I see a stoppage this fight and wouldn’t be surprised either way, but I’m ‘leaning’ towards the big fella.
Fury showed once again he lacks consistent discipline by coming in almost twenty pounds heavier than the first fight. Weight isn’t everything but it’s definitely an indicator of desire and how hard a fighter trained. Usyk is consistent and solid coming in at a fit 226. Usyk still has the drive and desire in addition to being too quick, too sharp, too agile, and too skilled for Fury. This time it’s Usyk by stoppage within eight rounds.
Just for the sake of saying it, no one can ever question Usyk’s fitness. Fury, on the other hand, is open to interpretation. I suspect Fury is better shapen than people expect.
I’ll take Fury in this one.
This is Pep v. Saddler II. Mark my words. To their height, reach, reasoning for rematch and many counting out Pep. The real Pep v. Saddler contains 15Rounds of gladiatorial principles, temperatures, and psychology that no 12Rounds era fighter has — ever —experienced, endured, and triumphed. Most notably Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr.