The highly anticipated showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled for May 18, Saturday. The match is for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. Recently, boxing legend Mike Tyson made a bold prediction for this clash. “Iron Mike” helped train Francis Ngannou, who nearly scored an upset victory over “The Gypsy King” last year in Riyadh. The clash over the weekend is significant, as the winner will be crowned the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. It is a title unclaimed since Lennox Lewis 25 years ago.
Tyson thinks Usyk will face a tough challenge
Oleksandr previously achieved undisputed status in the cruiserweight division and moved up to heavyweight with a notable win over Anthony Joshua. Despite his talent, Tyson thinks that “The Cat” will face a tough challenge against Fury, who boasts massive height and a substantial 50-pound weight advantage.
During an interview, Mike Tyson expressed his anticipation for the upcoming fight and conveyed his confidence in Fury’s superiority. “I’m going to go with Tyson Fury because I think he’ll just overpower him. He’ll catch up with him and overpower him. I got to go with Fury. I think he is the best fighter in the world, especially in the heavyweight division,” said Tyson.
Fans are eager to witness the action
Addressing Fury’s clash with Francis Ngannou, in which “The Gypsy King” faced unexpected adversity, Tyson dismissed the performance as an anomaly. He said people should not focus on what Fury did against “The Predator,” but you should understand he is still a champion. According to Tyson, Fury gave the opportunity to Francis that night and he just had a bad night at the office.
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As anticipation grows for the historic match, boxing fans are waiting to witness the action and to see if Fury can live up to Mike Tyson’s bold prediction and secure his reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion. Fury has made weight loss ahead of the impending fight that signals his strategic preparation for Usyk’s renowned endurance. The outcome of the fight is expected to depend on which fighter has the better stamina to overcome their opponent.
