Tyson Fury Vs Oleksandr Usyk (18 May) - discussion and prediction topic

[pawel7777]

I think such an important, unification fight deserves its own topic.

The legendary fight for the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion is only a little over 2 weeks away. Both fighters are undefeated in their professional boxing careers and both put their belts on the line, which are as follows:
WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, The Ring

So far, Fury is a favourite but only a slight one with odds as follows:

Fury: x1,84
Draw: x16.0
Usyk: x2.00

Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions.

I was ready to put my money on Fury, but having some second thoughts after his rather poor performance against Ngannou.

[robelneo]

I was ready to put my money on Fury, but having some second thoughts after his rather poor performance against Ngannou.

This time it is different Fury knows what is at stake here, Fury did not train fully on the Ngannou fight and he takes him for granted, but this time around it is very different, Fury based on videos that are circulating is training hard for this match.

He knows what is at stake here this could well be the biggest fight of his career because this is a unification bout and the winner will be considered the greatest boxer of this generation, so he is all out in his training and his motivation is very high, I'll go for Fury because he delivers when it matters the most.

[bisdak40]

I was ready to put my money on Fury, but having some second thoughts after his rather poor performance against Ngannou.

Fury's last performance might be deceiving for us bettors but still i'll be backing for him due to his size advantage. Fury is very clever is using that advantage to wear out Oleksandr Usyk. That cut on the eyebrow might be a blessing in disguise for Team Fury as they have more time to prepare for this fight.

[Zed0X]

I find it hard to believe this is really happening. Yeah, Fury's performance against Ngannou is below his usual standard but I'm still putting my money on him. Tyson could win by volume and I might bet on a win by decision as well. Usyk is tough to knockout and probably has good conditioning.

[robelneo]

I find it hard to believe this is really happening. Yeah, Fury's performance against Ngannou is below his usual standard but I'm still putting my money on him. Tyson could win by volume and I might bet on a win by decision as well. Usyk is tough to knockout and probably has good conditioning.

You're not the only one people still believes in Fury, every boxer has a bad night and the Ngannou is one bad night but still, it did not define him on who he is as a boxer, I believe he is still the same Fury that we all know that beat Wilder twice and come fight night he will crown himself as the undisputed heavyweight champion.

[pawel7777]

This time it is different Fury knows what is at stake here, Fury did not train fully on the Ngannou fight and he takes him for granted, but this time around it is very different, Fury based on videos that are circulating is training hard for this match.

That's not what he said though. He wasn't making any excuses after the Ngannou fight, said he did take him seriously and came properly prepared.
And it wasn't just the Ngannou fight, he got knocked down few times (can't remember how many exactly) by Wilder in the trilogy.
Usyk on the other hand is not only very skilled but also very consistent in his performances. Fury is more chaotic and unpredictable, but who knows, maybe that will work in his favour.

[Baofeng]

I was ready to put my money on Fury, but having some second thoughts after his rather poor performance against Ngannou.

Fury's last performance might be deceiving for us bettors but still i'll be backing for him due to his size advantage. Fury is very clever is using that advantage to wear out Oleksandr Usyk. That cut on the eyebrow might be a blessing in disguise for Team Fury as they have more time to prepare for this fight.

Yes, he might have underestimated Ngannou that time. And AJ capitalized that with training very hard and not give Ngannou a chance and so AJ stock has gone up and he could probably waiting for the winner of this fight.

Fury is still has the slight advantage in the odds so I'm not surprise.

Yes, I'm seeing his using his weight to wear down Usyk, just like what he did on Wilder. Clinching and then putting all his weight, it could tire Usyk in the latter rounds and Fury winning points on the judges scorecard.

[notblox1]

I think such an important, unification fight deserves its own topic.

Yes, this is must watch fight and maybe one of the biggest boxing events in decades.
I never understood all boxing promotions with different belts, but I know this fight will decide who is the best heavyweight fighter in the world.
I think fight will not go to distance but Fury is better fighter in my opinion, but there are some holes in his fighting style that can be used by Usyk.

[pawel7777]

Yes, this is must watch fight and maybe one of the biggest boxing events in decades.
I never understood all boxing promotions with different belts, but I know this fight will decide who is the best heavyweight fighter in the world.
I think fight will not go to distance but Fury is better fighter in my opinion, but there are some holes in his fighting style that can be used by Usyk.

I think it will likely go to distance. I don't see any of them knocking out the other guy. Usyk is too fast and too technical to be KO'ed easily, and Fury is just too big for Usyk, and even if he gets dropped, he probably will bounce back like he always does.
So I expect Fury to utilise jabs to keep Usyk at safe distance and Usyk will probably pepper Fury with quick but not too powerful combos to score some points. I wouldn't be very surprised if the fight ends as a draw, which would be very handy given they have a re-match clause in the contract (so I heard).

[Rruchi man]

Yes, this is must watch fight and maybe one of the biggest boxing events in decades.

It is a really big fight because the fight has been immortalized by the swiss luxury Jacob & co watch brand.


see video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6wE-cKOkNh/?igsh=MTl0OGk0NWJjam52eA==

I can't pick an option between those fighters, maybe before the day of the fight, I will know which of them will have my support.

[robelneo]

Yes, this is must watch fight and maybe one of the biggest boxing events in decades.

It is a really big fight because the fight has been immortalized by the swiss luxury Jacob & co watch brand.


see video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6wE-cKOkNh/?igsh=MTl0OGk0NWJjam52eA==

I can't pick an option between those fighters, maybe before the day of the fight, I will know which of them will have my support.

The reason why this fight is huge and has been immortalized is this is the first time after Lennox Lewis that we will have an undisputed and lineal heavyweight champion, which means all titles in all four organizations are on one person, he will also get the lineal and possibly the title the greatest heavyweight champion of this era.
There is a really huge stake in this fight, and I'm sure there will be a lot of drama.

[pawel7777]

Tyson's father, John Fury, lost it and attacked one of the Usyk's entourage.
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/john-fury-usyk-headbutt-video-b2544166.html

It was a cheap move by the old man, it didn't seem like there was any real provocation, other than Usyk's team chanting his name.
You'd expect a little bit more restraint and self-control from a man of his age, instead he acted as an overly emotional teenager. Sucker headbutting non-aggressive and much smaller guy won't bring him any glory, not to mention that he seemed to suffer more damage than the Ukrainian lad, who btw gave an interview later on and wasn't too bothered by the situation.
I don't think Saudis would take any action, given the guy who got headbutted is unlikely to report it.

[bisdak40]

Tyson's father, John Fury, lost it and attacked one of the Usyk's entourage.
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/john-fury-usyk-headbutt-video-b2544166.html

It was a cheap move by the old man, it didn't seem like there was any real provocation, other than Usyk's team chanting his name.
You'd expect a little bit more restraint and self-control from a man of his age, instead he acted as an overly emotional teenager. Sucker headbutting non-aggressive and much smaller guy won't bring him any glory, not to mention that he seemed to suffer more damage than the Ukrainian lad, who btw gave an interview later on and wasn't too bothered by the situation.
I don't think Saudis would take any action, given the guy who got headbutted is unlikely to report it.

Things like this usually happens in a big event, burst of emotion but like you said that he should be the one composed as he is the senior of the team. He should thank to the Ukrainian lad for not reporting this event as that might the reason of his deportation from Saudi.

The fight will be this weekend and no movement so far in the betting odds, Fury is still the slight favorite.

Though i have not bet yet but definitely i would go for the bigger guy, Tyson Fury.

[luckyledger]

I think such an important, unification fight deserves its own topic.

The legendary fight for the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion is only a little over 2 weeks away. Both fighters are undefeated in their professional boxing careers and both put their belts on the line, which are as follows:
WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, WBO, IBO, The Ring

So far, Fury is a favourite but only a slight one with odds as follows:

Fury: x1,84
Draw: x16.0
Usyk: x2.00

Feel free to share your thoughts and predictions.

I was ready to put my money on Fury, but having some second thoughts after his rather poor performance against Ngannou.

Personally, I support Usyk, but it's my preference. If we are talking about Ngannou's fight, he is not the boxer, but he is definitely the opponent you don't want to see in the ring 

[robelneo]

Things like this usually happens in a big event, burst of emotion but like you said that he should be the one composed as he is the senior of the team. He should thank to the Ukrainian lad for not reporting this event as that might the reason of his deportation from Saudi.

The fight will be this weekend and no movement so far in the betting odds, Fury is still the slight favorite.

Though i have not bet yet but definitely i would go for the bigger guy, Tyson Fury.

The Furys tried to bully Usyk's team, as we all saw on the video; he was the first to instigate the attack, but Usyk's team did not retaliate. It is always like this: whenever the Fury has a huge fight, the Fury family is all over their opponent, and since this is a winner-take-all all match, John Fury wants
to impose their will on the other team.
John Fury doesn't have to do this. His son is already the favorite, so he should leave the fight between the two fighters and stop being a stage father like Bill Haney.