UFC commentator Joe Rogen has weighed in on his concerns about two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ahead of his highly anticipated bout against Oleksandr Usyk later this month. The ‘Gypsy King’ is expected to be desperate to avenge his loss to the Ukrainian, after Usyk handed him the first defeat of his professional career in May with a split decision win in Riyadh. The two superstars will battle it out again on December 21.

As Fury prepares for the final stages of his training camp and appears to be in a state of fervor for revenge, well-known UFC commentator Joe Rogen has spoken out about the upcoming fight. Rogen, 57, believes the British heavyweight champion is “not what he used to be.”

According to Rogen, the three fights against Deontay Wilder had a huge impact on Fury. Although the Briton didn’t lose to the “Bronze Bomber,” he took a lot of damage during those fights. “Fury was scared of Wilder’s power. He got knocked down by a hard left, and he was shaken up in the eighth round. Bro, that’s the same thing we saw with Usyk. He’s not the same. Those fights with Deontay Wilder took something out of him. 100%,” Rogen said on his podcast.

With less than two weeks to go before the second Fury-Usyk showdown, it looks like Fury will be making a major change in his strategy. According to sports analyst Gareth A. Davis, the “Gypsy King” is aiming to go into the fight at 19 stone 7 pounds (273 lbs), almost a stone heavier than he weighed in their first fight (18 stone 10 pounds / 262 lbs).

“When Tyson beat Klitschko nine years ago, he was 27, very light on his feet, and he was confusing opponents with his long arms, his movement, his ability to grab boxers,” Davis said. “That version disappeared in the three fights with Deontay Wilder, especially in the second and third fights where he was more powerful with his punches at 19 and a half stone. I was told by his camp that they were going to make him that weight for this fight with Usyk.”

Fury and Usyk are set to meet again on December 21, with Fury looking to avenge his defeat to the Ukrainian in May. A win for Fury could open the door to a huge rematch with arch-rival Anthony Joshua next year.

The “Gypsy King” recently revealed his plans to hit his heavyweight opponent hard as he seeks to avoid back-to-back defeats for the first time in his professional career. “I’m going into the fight in destruction mode,” Fury told Undisputed. “Last time when I tried to box him, I was cautious… anyone can get hit like we’ve seen in a lot of heavyweight fights.”

“But this time, I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to hit that guy on the head. For the first time in years, I’m going to go in the ring as a challenger, not a champion,” Fury continued. “And I think I’m always better at challenger mode, because I have a goal to achieve, and that gives me a lot of motivation.”

This statement from Fury is a radical change in his strategy for the match, as he is usually used to winning by retaining his titles. Now, it seems that Fury is preparing to enter the fight as if he is in a challenge mode, hoping to return to his high level of performance.

Fury, who is considered one of the greatest boxers of his era, knows that this fight with Usyk could be a career-defining one. If he can win, he could rebuild his confidence and reclaim his place as one of the best heavyweights. On the other hand, Usyk poses a great challenge due to his excellent technique and high speed in the ring, which makes him a very difficult opponent.

The fight between Fury and Usyk, which will take place on December 21, will be one of the most exciting in the history of boxing. If Fury succeeds in achieving a strong victory, it could open the door to a highly anticipated fight against Anthony Joshua, which will be one of the biggest fights in the history of British boxing.

Despite the huge challenges Fury faces, his commitment to improvement and changing his strategy could give him a great chance to return to the top. Ultimately, the fate of the “Gypsy King” will depend on his performance in those crucial moments in the ring.