If Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were the same size, this wouldn’t even be a contest. There is no way in the world Fury would win a round, let alone the fight.
Fury’s physical attributes are what makes it intriguing and close.
He is fighting a guy who is six inches smaller. On paper, it’s not fair. A huge monster facing a little guy. There are weight divisions for a reason.
But Usyk has made the successful jump to heavyweight because he really is that good. He is the purest and best boxer Fury will ever face in his life.
The guy is on another platform. There are boxers and then there is Usyk. I speak from knowledge and, unfortunately, experience.
I must give Fury credit, though – he looks in unbelievable shape. He has definitely taken this seriously. This is not the Francis Ngannou fight happening again. This is a Fury who is 100% focused and 100% dedicated.
I still don’t think it will be enough, though. For the first time in his career, Fury is facing a guy who is naturally a better boxer and technically more awkward.