May 14th 2024.
This Saturday, two of boxing's biggest names, Fury and Usyk, will face off in what promises to be an epic clash. However, there's been some concern surrounding Fury's previous cut that caused his initial fight with Usyk to be postponed. But, according to Ricky Hatton, this won't be an issue come fight night.
The WBC champion Fury and the IBF, WBO, and WBA king Usyk will finally have the chance to go toe-to-toe in Saudi Arabia, three months after Fury suffered a gruesome cut in sparring. The cut, above his right eye, required 11 stitches and raised doubts about whether Fury would be ready for the rescheduled fight. However, British boxing legend Hatton believes that the cut will not be a target for Usyk.
Hatton acknowledges that the cut may be a tempting target for Usyk, but he is confident that Fury has had the best people looking after him during his recovery. He believes that Fury's team will have done everything in their power to ensure that the cut is fully healed and will not pose a problem on fight night.
In the previous fight, Fury also suffered a cut above the same eye, causing blood to flow for the remainder of the match. However, he still managed to secure a unanimous decision victory over Otto Wallin. Hatton, who has also dealt with his fair share of cuts during his career, is not concerned about the potential impact of the cut on Fury's performance.
Hatton himself had to undergo plastic surgery to repair a facial injury he sustained in a fight in 2005. He knows firsthand how to cope with such setbacks and believes that Fury will not let the cut affect his approach against Usyk.
When asked if the cut could play on Fury's mind, Hatton shared his own perspective. He explains that for him, cuts were never a major concern, thanks to his coach Mick Williamson who helped him navigate through many similar situations in the past. He believes that Fury's self-belief and confidence will also be key factors in him overcoming any challenges that may arise during the fight.
In the end, Hatton is confident that the fight will not be stopped due to the cut, as there is too much at stake for it to end in such a way. He reassures fans that Fury's focus will be on winning and not on worrying about the cut. And after waiting for so long for this highly-anticipated matchup, Hatton is just happy that the fight is finally happening.
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