Oleksandr Usyk Vs Tyson Fury
Fury has long held that size matters and that Usyk, being naturally cruiserweight, cannot overcome his physical advantages. Fury must use his larger build to bully him and use its weight against him to sap away any energy that Usyk may possess.
Fury begins round two more tentatively following his scare in round one, yet still manages to land some powerful body shots and pressure Usyk. Here we will discuss the 8 rounds of fury vs usyk.
Round 1
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury engaged in an electrifying battle that showcased both men as generational talents. Although it ended with a split decision win for Usyk, Fury suffered his first defeat ever while Usyk won three heavyweight championships: WBA, WBC and WBO titles.
But Warren remains confident that December’s rematch will prove just as enthralling, believing Fury will be “more focused” and attack more early rounds.
The Gypsy King has an impressive track record when it comes to return bouts, having defeated Derek Chisora twice and Deontay Wilder in three-round trilogy bouts. But he knows he needs to remain in every round in order to be victorious; and is confident this will happen for him in Riyadh.
Round 2
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet once again for the rematch on December 21, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Two of the greatest heavyweights of their respective generations put everything on the line in an event which will define their divisions.
Usyk defeated Fury via split decision in Riyadh in May to capture WBA, IBO and WBC world titles, marking Fury’s first defeat after 35 professional fights.
Fury says he will approach the rematch with greater concentration, believing he can capture both belts to end his year on an impressive note.
Fury and Usyk held a press conference in London Wednesday ahead of their rematch, both wearing suits with Usyk donning his Agent 47 outfit from Hitman video game franchise for added flair. Fury and Usyk exchanged embraces and tickles during the press conference; as Daniel Dubois has since taken possession of Usyk’s IBF title. The next fight will be for Usyk’s remaining three titles (IBO, WBC and WBA world heavyweight titles).
Round 3
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet again for a rematch on December 21, live on DAZN Pay-Per-View. Their first encounter in May was an engaging contest which went back and forth before ending with Usyk winning by split decision – becoming undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis back in 1999 but also dealing Fury his first professional defeat.
Fury will come into this second fight looking to recapture his former form, according to promoter Frank Warren who believes that this time around he will be “more focused”.
Usyk dressed like Agent 47 from the Hitman video game franchise for his pre-fight press conference with Fury, asking him to sign photos showing him punching him in the face before tickling his British rival, drawing laughter from all present. Their second bout will see Usyk defend his IBO, WBC and WBO world heavyweight titles against Fury’s IBF title held by Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Round 4
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s second fight promises to deliver even greater excitement than their initial encounter, taking place on December 21 in Riyadh with both fighters competing for the undisputed heavyweight championship on the line.
In their first encounter in May, these two rivals engaged in an exciting contest that was decided via a split decision and widely considered to be one of the best fights of 2021.
Rematch between Usyk and Fury, scheduled for Saudi Arabia and DAZN Pay-Per-View. Both fighters held press conferences to promote the fight and there were some memorable interactions at their press conferences: Usyk arrived dressed as Agent 47 from Hitman video game series while Fury attempted to tickle him and caused much laughter among all present.
Round 5
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will rematch on December 21 at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Kingdom Arena. Their first fight took place back in May with Usyk emerging victorious by winning by split decision, becoming undisputed world heavyweight champion of the four-belt era and inflicting Fury’s first professional loss.
Fury plans on exacting his revenge against Chisora and says he will approach this fight with greater focus than before. An Irish Traveller himself, Fury has seen success rematching opponents before; knocking out both Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora during subsequent meetings.
Frank Warren believes Fury can use all his legs against Usyk in their rematch, although a close fight is expected. Warren predicts “The Rematch Will Be A Fight Of Two Halves,” adding “Tyson was much sharper in the First Round – moving around, throwing punches, feinting.
Round 6
Oleksandr Usyk will meet Tyson Fury again in December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for their rematch. Both heavyweights will vie for Usyk’s IBO and WBC world titles; Usyk won their initial fight by split decision back in May; it marked Fury’s first defeat in 35 professional fights while Usyk became undisputed heavyweight champion of four-belt era.
Fury has promised that in his next meeting against Usyk he will be “more focused.” In their previous fights he beat Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder; however he found it hard to keep pace with Usyk in their first encounter.
Usyk brought his signature sense of wit to the buildup to their fight, dressing as Agent 47 from Hitman video game series and asking Fury to sign photos featuring him looking like Shrek before tickling him before tickling him himself! Fans were left salivating as this epic battle got underway!
Round 7
Paul scored a knockdown against Fury in their 2022 fight, yet could not make enough of an impact to beat him. Paul later went on to fight and defeat MMA star Nate Diaz before having another scheduled bout with influencer Tyron Woodley cancelled due to visa issues.
Usyk stunned Deontay Wilder with a split decision win in April 2022 to become one of boxing’s greatest heavyweights. Now he will hope to cement that status against Tyson Fury again when the two meet again for another fight on December 16th.
Usyk has been an unstoppable force since making his debut in 2021, successfully defending his belts against some of boxing’s biggest names and earning recognition from fans around the world. Many consider him the world’s top heavyweight fighter – something Fury has given up his claim on. Usyk was the clear winner in this clash between unbeaten heavyweights;
Round 8
Though he is still relatively early in his career, Usyk has already established himself as one of the sport’s elite. In 2022 alone he held undisputed championships at two weight classes against Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora to hold onto them both. Furthermore he’s known for being an impressive fighter who exhibits creative ideas with tremendous endurance and resilience within the ring.
Paul made his professional debut in 2020 by knocking out fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib via TKO before facing former NBA star Nate Robinson and MMA icon Tyron Woodley via TKO as well. Fury was scheduled for a fight in February 2022 but this fight had to be cancelled due to injuries, so instead Paul took on another influencer named KSI but ultimately struggled against winning by split decision despite scoring multiple knockdowns during this fight.
Paul will return to fighting MMA superstar Dillon Danis on an MF & DAZN card this October, before possibly moving on to boxing alongside Logan. Paul previously faced off against Nate Diaz of MF & DAZN fame so has plenty of experience competing inside a squared circle. To know more about the fury vs usyk just follow us: sportsadda.co.uk