Boxing

Tyson Fury Warned of ‘Tampering’ Ahead of Showdown with Oleksandr Usyk

Published

30th January 2024

Tough Mental Battle

Boxing fans are eagerly awaiting the long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on February 17. However, Fury has received a warning from Usyk's former coach, James Ali Bashir, who claims that Fury won't be able to use his mind games to his advantage in this fight. Bashir believes that Usyk is a master of mental warfare and will be able to infiltrate Fury's mind before the bout.

A Close Call

Bashir predicts that the fight will be a tough one for both fighters. Despite being at the top of their game, both Fury and Usyk have had lackluster performances in their recent outings. Fury was knocked down in the third round of his exhibition match against Francis Ngannou, while Usyk survived a scare against Daniel Dubois. Bashir believes that Usyk has a good chance of edging out Fury in this fight.

Expert Predictions

Bashir predicts that Fury will bring his usual pressure and mauling style to the fight, relying on his jab and agility. However, he also sees Usyk winning on a split decision, while Fury takes the victory on a unanimous decision. Regardless of the outcome, a new undisputed heavyweight champion will be crowned for the first time since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat in 1999.

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How to perform the boxing hook properly

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