December 17th 2024.
Tyson Fury is determined to settle the score with his rival, Oleksandr Usyk, in their upcoming rematch. After suffering a split-decision loss in their previous bout, the Gypsy King is eager to redeem himself and reclaim his title as the undisputed heavyweight champion. And according to his former sparring partner, David Adeleye, there is one key adjustment that could make all the difference for Fury.
Adeleye, who also helped Fury prepare for his rematch with Deontay Wilder, believes that the Brit should not make any drastic changes to his game plan. Despite facing calls to remove his father, John Fury, from his corner, Adeleye thinks that Fury should trust in the strategy that almost led him to victory in their first encounter.
In that fight, Fury started strong and was in control for the first half of the bout. However, everything changed in the ninth round when Usyk delivered a flurry of punches that staggered Fury and turned the tide in his favor. The Ukrainian went on to dominate the later rounds and claim a narrow decision victory, becoming the new heavyweight champion.
But Adeleye points out that the first fight could have gone either way, as evidenced by the close scorecards. He believes that Fury's physical advantages, namely his size and weight, could play a crucial role in the rematch. In their first fight, Fury was at his lightest in four years, but he still had a significant weight advantage over Usyk. Adeleye suggests that Fury should use his size and strength to his advantage, just as he did in his rematch with Wilder, where he leaned on his opponent and eventually secured a TKO victory in the seventh round.
Adeleye also acknowledges that Usyk is a formidable opponent who doesn't allow many fighters to impose themselves on him in the ring. But he believes that if anyone can do it, it's Fury. By dictating the pace of the fight on his terms, Fury can increase his chances of coming out on top. And regardless of who wins, Adeleye is certain that the fight will not go to the judges' decision this time around. He predicts that there will be a stoppage, and both fighters have the potential to win in a spectacular fashion.
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