The anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is just a month away. On December 21, the two heavyweights will face off once again in Saudi Arabia, with Usyk defending the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles he claimed from Fury in their thrilling May encounter.
Former welterweight champion Shawn Porter is confident Fury will bounce back. "I expect him to win this rematch," said Porter. He highlighted Fury’s size and reach advantage, combined with his ability to utilize them effectively. Porter believes that a focused Fury can dictate the fight much like the early rounds of their first meeting, provided he remains disciplined throughout.
Paulie Malignaggi, analyzing the fight on ProBox TV, described it as a "must-win" for the 36-year-old Fury. While acknowledging Fury’s ability to surprise with tactical changes, he questioned whether the British heavyweight can still execute at the highest level given his age and the grueling nature of his recent fights. Ultimately, Malignaggi sees Usyk’s consistency and discipline as key factors, predicting that the Ukrainian will retain his titles.
Chris Algieri also weighed in, calling Usyk “a nightmare” for opponents, both physically and mentally. While he noted Fury’s dominant stretches in their first fight, Algieri believes Usyk’s relentless willpower and stamina give him the edge. "Fury is usually the one who breaks opponents down, but Usyk does it better, and I don’t see that fading," he said.
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