Tyson Fury is set to face his toughest test yet as he steps into the ring with the agile and skilled unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The WBC champion, Fury, with a record of 34-0-1 and 24 KOs, will need to find a way to outsmart the technically superior and athletic IBF/WBA/WBO champion, Usyk, who boasts a record of 21-0 with 14 KOs.
Tactics in Question: Fury’s Strategic Approach
Fury, known for his aggressive Kronk gym style trained by Sugarhill Steward, may have to rethink his strategy against a faster and more skillful opponent like Usyk.
While Fury’s rough tactics have proved successful against lesser opponents in the past, they might not be as effective against the caliber of Usyk.
It is speculated that Fury might resort to unconventional and possibly controversial tactics to gain an edge in the fight. These tactics could include:
- Rabbit punches
- Hold & Hit strategy
- Elbow throws
- Close grappling
- Low blows
Usyk: Drawing Parallels to Lomachenko
Usyk is compared to a larger version of Vasily Lomachenko, and the Ukrainian champion will be facing an aging Fury, who hasn’t had many elite opponents in recent years.
Since his comeback post his victory against Klitschko in 2015, Fury has only faced a few notable rivals including:
– Deontay Wilder
– Dillian Whyte
– Otto Wallin
– Dereck Chisora
Renowned boxing analyst Chris Algieri commended Fury’s athletic abilities and imposing presence, noting his physical attributes and enhanced offensive skills honed by trainer Sugarhill Steward.
Algieri predicts a gritty battle where Fury aims to counter Usyk’s slick style with tactics like hold & hit and rabbit punches, strategies that have served him well in the past.
“Fury needs to disrupt Usyk’s rhythm and outsmart him in the ring to secure a win,” concluded Algieri.
