Boxing legend MIKE TYSON has issued a warning to Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his highly anticipated bout against Tyson Fury, highlighting the formidable challenge Usyk will face.

TYSON believes Fury will be the best version of himself for this fight, suggesting that Usyk must be fully prepared for the toughest fight of his career​​. The undisputed heavyweight championship fight, set for May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will see Fury, the WBC champion, clash with Usyk, who holds the IBF, WBA, and WBO titles. This bout has been eagerly awaited, especially after previous delays due to Fury’s injuries and the rescheduling from February​​.

Fury himself has emphasized that his significant size advantage over Usyk will be a key factor in the fight, arguing that Usyk, as a natural cruiserweight, will struggle against an elite heavyweight like him. This sentiment is shared by Fury’s team and promoter, Frank Warren, who believe Fury will exploit Usyk’s vulnerabilities​​. Usyk’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, remains skeptical about Fury’s past injuries but is confident that the fight will proceed as scheduled, noting the substantial financial and reputational stakes involved​ (Boxing Scene)​. As both fighters enter the ring undefeated, this bout promises to be a historic event in the heavyweight division, with experts and former champions closely watching to see who will emerge as the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.