Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has weighed in on the highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, making it clear where his predictions lie. The rematch, set for December 21 in Saudi Arabia, follows Usyk’s historic victory in May, where he handed Fury his first professional defeat and captured all the belts in the heavyweight division.
Usyk’s win not only cemented his status as a formidable force in boxing but also made him the first fighter to hold undisputed titles in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions in the four-belt era, joining Evander Holyfield in achieving this remarkable feat.
The 37-year-old Ukrainian’s path to heavyweight supremacy included two consecutive victories over Anthony Joshua. In both encounters, Usyk outclassed and outpointed Joshua, winning and retaining the WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles.
Tyson Fury, known as ‘The Gypsy King,’ will now have the opportunity to avenge his sole career loss with a contracted rematch in place. The buildup to this bout has been intense, with fans and pundits eagerly anticipating another epic showdown.
During a recent FaceTime call between the two British heavyweight stars, Fury expressed confidence in securing a victory in the rematch, telling Joshua he would ‘get the job done.’ However, Joshua bluntly responded, “No you won’t!”
In a separate interview with IFL TV, Joshua elaborated on his views, stating, “I think Fury’s good, he had some good moments, I just don’t think he can do it. It’s not that I don’t rate him, I just don’t think that he’s better than Usyk.”
Fury stirred controversy following his loss by claiming the fight was ‘too easy’ and insisting he only lost a few rounds to the skilled southpaw. This perspective has been largely disputed by boxing analysts and pundits who viewed the bout as a closely contested battle with both fighters having their moments of success.
Despite the differing opinions, the rematch promises to be another thrilling encounter, with many fans eager to see the two heavyweights clash once more. Usyk’s technical prowess and ability to outmaneuver his opponents will be tested against Fury’s size, strength, and resilience.
As the boxing world gears up for this monumental event, Joshua’s endorsement of Usyk adds another layer of intrigue to the rematch. Will Usyk continue his reign as the undisputed heavyweight champion, or will Fury reclaim his titles and avenge his loss? The answers will be revealed in the ring come December 21.
