In a highly anticipated showdown, boxing legend Lennox Lewis is backing Tyson Fury to triumph over Oleksandr Usyk and become the undisputed world heavyweight champion. This historic bout, set to take place on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will determine the first boxer in history to hold all four major titles simultaneously.

Lewis, who was the last undisputed champion in the heavyweight division nearly 25 years ago, believes Fury has the upper hand due to his physical advantages and skill set. “Tyson Fury should win on points,” Lewis told BBC Sport. “The bigger guy has longer arms, great movement. Both have great movement, both want to win, so it’s going to be a great fight.”

While acknowledging the skills of both fighters, Lewis emphasized the importance of Fury’s size and movement. At 35, Briton Fury holds the WBC belt and has a record of 34 wins and one draw. Despite a narrow points victory over UFC star and boxing debutant Francis Ngannou in October, Lewis remains confident in Fury’s abilities. “Tyson Fury looked bad in the Ngannou fight and I think he realized that himself. What he did is really focused, and you can tell he’s focused because look at his body. He’s shredded, he’s muscular, he’s looking quick and that’s the way we know Tyson Fury.”

Ukrainian Usyk, undefeated in his 21 professional fights, holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles. He has successfully defended his unified belts twice since dethroning Anthony Joshua in 2021. As the former undisputed cruiserweight champion, Usyk’s prowess and resilience make him a formidable opponent.

Lewis, regarded as Britain’s greatest heavyweight with victories over Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and Vitali Klitschko, likened the magnitude of this fight to the NFL’s Super Bowl. “It’s like the last match of the year, and it’s the two greatest fighters in the world right now.”

In a match that promises to be the most high-profile heavyweight fight in recent history, Lewis advised both fighters to stay focused and not get distracted by thoughts of legacy. He noted that Fury should leverage his size advantage, while Usyk’s key to victory lies in staying elusive.

“My gut instinct says it’s going to be like a chess match in the first four rounds,” Lewis added. “In the middle rounds, they’re going to really open up, because they’ll realize it’s half the fight already so we got to move.”

As the boxing world eagerly awaits this clash of titans, the bout is set to be a defining moment in the sport, with both fighters poised to etch their names in the annals of boxing history.