December 6th 2024.
John Fury's presence in his son's corner for the upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk has been a topic of discussion lately. In his latest column for Metro, heavyweight contender Frazer Clarke shares his thoughts on the matter and looks ahead to the highly anticipated match between Usyk and Tyson Fury.
As the fight draws closer, the final weeks of training camp will be crucial for both fighters. They will have a clear understanding of what they need to do in order to secure victory and claim the heavyweight titles. The last time they faced each other, it was a close fight, but there were concerns over the crowdedness of Tyson's corner. Some argued that there were too many voices, including SugarHill Steward, Andy Lee, and his father John Fury, giving him instructions.
There have been calls for a change in Tyson's corner, but as Clarke points out, it can work both ways. If Fury had won, we would be praising his father's presence in his corner for helping him secure the win. Clarke personally believes in having boxing people in his corner, but he acknowledges that every fighter is different and what works for Tyson may be different from what works for other fighters.
Despite the concerns over his corner, Clarke wouldn't be surprised to see Fury showboating during the fight. It's just who he is, and it shouldn't be mistaken for a lack of seriousness. Fury always has a desire to win, and Clarke hopes that the fight will be about more than just money, but also about proving who is the best in the world.
Clarke also shares his thoughts on Anthony Joshua, who will be waiting for the winner of the Fury vs Usyk fight. Despite his recent defeat, there is still a huge demand for a fight between Joshua and Fury. However, Clarke believes that Joshua should still prioritize his rematch with Usyk. While it may be a logical move to wait for the winner, the rematch should not be forgotten, especially since there is a lot of money involved in a potential fight with Fury in Saudi Arabia.
In the end, it's a difficult decision for Joshua to make – prioritize his legacy or his pocket. Both options are understandable, and only time will tell what choice he will make. As for Fury and Usyk, the fight is just around the corner, and both fighters will be putting everything on the line to prove themselves as the best in the world.
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