Trainer Don Charles believes Tyson Fury will use his large physique to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in their upcoming bout in Saudi Arabia on February 17. Charles predicts that Fury will skillfully dominate the reigning champion and secure an easy victory.
Charles interprets Fury’s recent silence as a sign of dedicated training and full motivation for the upcoming fight. In his last match, Fury attempted to use his size advantage but was unsuccessful, resulting in a less than impressive performance.
Following Fury’s controversial 10-round split decision against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh last October, many boxing fans have expressed concerns about Fury’s performance and age, labeling him as old and past his prime.
Fury’s Approach Against Usyk
According to Don Charles, Fury’s size will give him a significant advantage over Usyk, making the fight relatively easy for him. Charles predicts that Fury will utilize his physicality to dominate Usyk, who is significantly smaller in comparison.
Despite Fury’s recent subpar performances against Ngannou and Derek Chisora, there is hope that he will return to form and showcase his previous agility and speed against Usyk. However, the toll of consistently fluctuating weight and aging presents a challenge for Fury to maintain his peak condition.
Controversial Victory Against Ngannou
Fury was awarded the win against Ngannou by the judges, but many fans considered it a contentious decision, sparking allegations of favoritism to secure a lucrative fight with Anthony Joshua.
Based on his recent performances, Fury’s dominance in the heavyweight division is questioned, as he has failed to match the level of younger, faster, and stronger contenders.
“Twelve rounds, in and out, in and out. Don’t stand still,” Don said of what Usyk must do to defeat Fury.
