Tony Bellew has offered his analysis on what Tyson Fury should improve in order to win his rematch against Usyk Oleksandr.
The former WBC cruiserweight champion directing attention to the fact that not only is Fury tall and skilled, but also charming, he pointed out that there are areas in which the British fighter can improve his results against the Ukrainian champion.
“Everybody thought Fury would be too big, too strong and too heavy. I told anyone who would listen that Usyk would win. I just didn’t envisage him winning by bullying Tyson Fury.” Bellew said.
“It took Fury by surprise and it took everybody by surprise. He won’t get away with that again. This time, he will be a lot more savvy and a lot more aware.” Bellew added.
Fury lost his first professional bout to Usyk in a points decision in May of 2024. He will get the opportunity avenge for his loss when the two fighters will face each other again in the bout held in Saudi Arabia next month.
“It’s insane that a man who is six-foot-three and just 100 kilos was able to bully this 20 stone, six-foot-nine monster, and that’s what he did. He won’t have that element of surprise going into the rematch.” Bellew said.
“But ultimately, he [Usyk] is the best natural boxing heavyweight I’ve ever seen. I never thought he would be big enough for heavyweight.
“Do I think Fury is completely out of it? Absolutely not, no. But do I think he wins? No. I’d edge towards Usyk again. I think it will be a really close fight and I think Usyk wins it on points.” he added.
Fury has gone back to the drawing board. The split decision loss of the recent fight was evident in recent interviews; he felt disappointed and focused on the stronger form of victory.
“I want to knock him out. I would like to entertain the fans and tell the world that there is no better heavyweight out there.” Fury said.