The promoter of Oleksandr Usyk, Alex Krassyuk, has expressed his views on Tyson Fury’s notable weight loss leading up to their upcoming fight at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
Krassyuk suggests that the weight loss seen in WBC heavyweight champion Fury is a result of anxiety stemming from the challenge he anticipates facing in the talented unified champion Usyk, stating that Fury is well aware of the difficulty of this matchup.
Compared to his appearance in February, Fury seems to have undergone a significant weight loss, evident even as he flexed his muscles during the grand arrivals in Riyadh.
Fury’s Physical Transformation
Observers noted a visible decrease in muscle tone in Fury’s arms, indicating a noticeable change in physique from his previous bouts against Deontay Wilder.
Recognizing the importance of a potential bout with Anthony Joshua in the future, Fury is aware that defeating Usyk is paramount. Failing to do so could impact his popularity and potentially downgrade the expected Joshua showdown to a solely British affair.
Usyk’s Strategy as Stated by Krassyuk: Psychological and Physical Dominance
Alex Krassyuk elaborated on Fury’s weight loss, linking it to nerves and listing factors like poor sleep, inadequate nutrition, and lack of rest that can lead to such changes.
He also emphasized Usyk’s strategy, citing the process of breaking down opponents mentally before dominating them physically. This involves undermining their confidence through evading punches, ultimately shattering their resolve by disrupting their game plan.
Krassyuk detailed the final stage where Usyk physically exhausts opponents with his strikes until they are vulnerable to a knockout blow, leading to a clear victory.
When asked about planning a knockout against Tyson Fury, Usyk simply stated his focus is on winning the fight.
