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

[robelneo]

Tyson Fury refuses a stare-down with Usyk, is this a sign that he is not confident that he could beat Usyk. Just weird though because this is the first i saw this scenario where a fighter refuses or does not engage in a stare-down.

I agree, that looked very odd.
But was he really afraid of staring Usyk face-to-face? I don't think so, probably was just an idea that popped up in his mind at that moment. Or maybe he's just trying to get into Usyk's head by ignoring his presence etc, and make Oleksandr approach the fight too emotionally.

That was unusual for Fury. It was the first time I'd seen him like this in a face-off when interviewed and asked about it, he just said Usyk is one scary-looking dude, I don't know if it is a mind game or he is intimidated by Usyk, this is not the Fury we've seen in his past face-off, it becomes very interesting now, is Usyk going on his head now or just a strategy to make Usyk thinks he is intimidated.

[Rruchi man]

Tyson Fury refuses a stare-down with Usyk, is this a sign that he is not confident that he could beat Usyk. Just weird though because this is the first i saw this scenario where a fighter refuses or does not engage in a stare-down.

I agree, that looked very odd.
But was he really afraid of staring Usyk face-to-face? I don't think so, probably was just an idea that popped up in his mind at that moment. Or maybe he's just trying to get into Usyk's head by ignoring his presence etc, and make Oleksandr approach the fight too emotionally.

That was unusual for Fury. It was the first time I'd seen him like this in a face-off when interviewed and asked about it, he just said Usyk is one scary-looking dude, I don't know if it is a mind game or he is intimidated by Usyk, this is not the Fury we've seen in his past face-off, it becomes very interesting now, is Usyk going on his head now or just a strategy to make Usyk thinks he is intimidated.

Fury wants to play the mind game and it is already working because, just as he has gotten us confused with why he acted that way, he also has gotten Usyk unsure of that action—was it out of fear or an action to deceive Usky that he was intimidated? It will be a very entertaining fight, that is what I expect, I still have no favorites, I just want to enjoy it, and I hope they both make the fight enjoyable.

[pawel7777]

Many were quite surprised by Usyk steping on scale and showing almost 6kg (or 12.5 pounds) heavier than in his fights against Joshua or Dubois, but it turned out to be a mistake caused my miscommunication between the supervisor and Michael Buffer.
His actual weight was not 233.5 pounds (106kg) but 223 pounds (101kg).

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/boxing/usyk-weight-wrong-fury-weighin-b2547157.html

For comparison, Fury is 262 pounds (119kg), so heavier by 39 pounds (almost 18kg).

[robelneo]

For comparison, Fury is 262 pounds (119kg), so heavier by 39 pounds (almost 18kg).

The gap is so vast that Fury will surely use the extra weight to his advantage when they get close; he will lean on him like Lewis did to Tyson and like he did in his fights against Wilder.
Usyk better be ready for his strategy of Fury; by the way, when Usyk was asked about his final message against Fury, he says
"Don't be afraid; I will not leave you alone tomorrow," it is now viral on the internet. This is going to be one hell of a fight and an epic battle; I have to get up very early in the morning because it a Saudi time, not the usual US time.

 

[Zed0X]

~
That was unusual for Fury. It was the first time I'd seen him like this in a face-off when interviewed and asked about it, he just said Usyk is one scary-looking dude, I don't know if it is a mind game or he is intimidated by Usyk, this is not the Fury we've seen in his past face-off, it becomes very interesting now, is Usyk going on his head now or just a strategy to make Usyk thinks he is intimidated.

Or that it's Fury's subtle way of saying Usyk just looks ugly

Neither of them looks intimidated but Usyk appears to be the more serious boxer of the two. He is so focused to win, which is great to see, but that could be a double-edge sword too. He might forget to loosen up during the fight.

[robelneo]

The undercard is now starting, and it is 1 am here in my location I have to sleep a few hours lest I miss these epic events, compared to other title fights I watched where all were held in the US this is  a deviation from my normal time to watch this title fights, I hope I will not miss this big events I think the main event will start five hours from now

[Rruchi man]

For comparison, Fury is 262 pounds (119kg), so heavier by 39 pounds (almost 18kg).

Fury has had more KO's than Usyk, although younger in age, his size has been an advantage.

Fury can use the weight to his advantage again unless Usyk has already devised a technique and way to make sure that Fury does not get the upper hand. Fury looks in the best of shapes, and Usyk too; it is best to say both fighters will be giving their all. The two fighters are not used to losing, so when they are out to fight in a few hours, they will both be focused on winning.

Few hours to go.

[Baofeng]

I already made my bet for Fury to win by decision here. ML is also a great bet, but Fury by decision is 3.x.

And so this is going to be historic fight for boxing fans as this is a unification fight and for sure we doesn't want to miss this big fight. And it looks like Fury was lighter than usual, meaning he wants more movement and will try to outbox as much as he can Usyk.

So goodluck to anyone here.

[JoyMarsha]

Tyson Fury refuses a stare-down with Usyk, is this a sign that he is not confident that he could beat Usyk. Just weird though because this is the first i saw this scenario where a fighter refuses or does not engage in a stare-down.

I believe Tyson Fury wants to act that way, not that he's not courageous or intimidated to look Usyk in the face, he just wants to act that way until the day when they face each other in the ring one-on-one, they both will unleash the monster in them. That time none of them will look elsewhere to fight.

[pawel7777]

I already made my bet for Fury to win by decision here. ML is also a great bet, but Fury by decision is 3.x.

And so this is going to be historic fight for boxing fans as this is a unification fight and for sure we doesn't want to miss this big fight. And it looks like Fury was lighter than usual, meaning he wants more movement and will try to outbox as much as he can Usyk.

So goodluck to anyone here.

Yup, Fury clearly took this fight seriously and was really focussed on diet and cutting down his weight.
As I can see this fight going either way, I made a small bet an a draw at odds of x12.50
If the fight is really close, the judges might be hesitant to give it to any of them, knowing how much is at stake. And I hear they have a contracted option for a rematch.

[Captain Corporate]

This is going to be not as much "viewed" or at least talked about as some of the other fights, something having more boxing meaning, doesn't mean that it has marketing value. Like even right now if you took evander holyfield and mike tyson and put them in a ring, it would be talked about more than this, or pacman vs Mayweather, still would be better talked. Are those four fighters better than these two? Of course not, these two would chew them up and spit them out, but marketing is something else. Hell Logan Paul may get closer numbers who knows. This has a lot more sentimental value, and of course boxers make some money from it too, but I seriously think not enough, they deserve even more.

[bisdak40]

I already made my bet for Fury to win by decision here. ML is also a great bet, but Fury by decision is 3.x.

And so this is going to be historic fight for boxing fans as this is a unification fight and for sure we doesn't want to miss this big fight. And it looks like Fury was lighter than usual, meaning he wants more movement and will try to outbox as much as he can Usyk.

So goodluck to anyone here.

We lost our bet bro as Usyk won by split decision, that could have been a very juicy odds if we bet for him hehe. A very close fight though that warrants a rematch, i just hope that they have a rematch clause.

[Zed0X]

I lost this one too but the close fight still made it worth betting on. I think Fury played too much in the early round. We all know that it's part of his fighting style but, in a fight with so much at stake, nobody could afford to waste a round.

[robelneo]

I lost this one too but the close fight still made it worth betting on. I think Fury played too much in the early round. We all know that it's part of his fighting style but, in a fight with so much at stake, nobody could afford to waste a round.

The fact is that it is going to the championship round. Fury believes that he is leading in the scorecard, which is why he is toying around, but the fight could have been over in round 9 if only the referee had not interfered. Is there a ruling in standing 8 counts? All I know is that you have to go down to be counted.
I agree with the decision that Usyk deserves the decision he connected more, he is the more aggressive one, I lost a bet to my cousin but its nothing compared to the excitement of the fight, I read that they will run this again come October, so we'll see.

[bisdak40]

I lost this one too but the close fight still made it worth betting on. I think Fury played too much in the early round. We all know that it's part of his fighting style but, in a fight with so much at stake, nobody could afford to waste a round.

The fact is that it is going to the championship round. Fury believes that he is leading in the scorecard, which is why he is toying around, but the fight could have been over in round 9 if only the referee had not interfered. Is there a ruling in standing 8 counts? All I know is that you have to go down to be counted.
I agree with the decision that Usyk deserves the decision he connected more, he is the more aggressive one, I lost a bet to my cousin but its nothing compared to the excitement of the fight, I read that they will run this again come October, so we'll see.

I was also puzzled on why the referee interfered in that round, i thought he interferes to stop the fight and award Usyk the TKO by it seems the he saved Fury from being knockout, that's the first i saw that scenario in pro boxing but Usyk have won the fight and it is now for Fury to activate the rematch clause.