After suffering his first defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury regroups and prepares for the rematch by revisiting his strategy. Fury invoked his contracted rematch clause to schedule the second bout.
In their initial encounter, Fury risked his WBC title against Usyk’s IBF, WBA, and WBO belts, aiming to crown the first undisputed champion since 1999. Despite Fury’s efforts, Usyk, known for his technical prowess, clinched victory on the scorecards, securing a significant knockdown in the ninth round. This achievement makes Usyk only the second boxer to hold titles in both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions.
Looking ahead, current 200-pound champion Jai Opetaia, who may aspire to follow Usyk’s path, offered insights on the fight and suggested adjustments Fury could make in the rematch to alter the outcome, in an interview with Seconds Out.