WBA light heavyweight titleholder Hilberto Ramirez said he sees Oleksandr Usyk as the favorite in the fight for the world heavyweight title against Tyson Fury.
"I'm going to pick Usik. I like Usik, I like the way he moves and everything else. I think he can win this fight.
Will Fury's size play a role in this fight? I don't know. But I like Usik's style. Alexander needs to keep moving and getting closer, because Fury is big, tall and works well from distance. I think it's an interesting fight," said Ramirez in an interview with YouTube channel Pro Boxing Fans.
Recall that the fight Usik vs. Fury will take place on May 18 in the capital of Saudi Arabia Riyadh.
Former unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua predicts that his former rival Oleksandr Usyk will take on Tyson Fury in an upcoming fight for all the belts in the division
"I fought Usik, so I can only speak about what I experienced with him. A phenomenal fighter, he does everything perfectly. I will say he's going to do a very good job.
I've never fought Fury, so I can't really talk much about how he'll perform or what it's like to fight him. So I can only talk about what I know. I would say that Alexander will win," - quotes the British talkSPORT.
Recall that Usik and Fury will fight on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
WBC super heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury shared his opinion about WBA, WBO and IBF belt holder Oleksandr Usyk.
The long-awaited bout between the Briton and the Ukrainian will take place on 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"I don't have any animosity towards the fighters I've fought or will fight in the future. Usik seems to be a decent guy. He's a God-fearing man who has young children. What else is there to do? I can envision us having 10 beers each because he seems like that kind of character. We need to spend the Saudi money on something," Yahoo News quoted Fury as saying.
Ukrainian lightweight Denis Berinchyk (18-0, 9 KOs) said at the expense of what WBA, WBO and IBF world champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) will win over WBC belt holder Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) in the upcoming fight.
"Will win with his humility. He will enter the ring clear and cold-blooded. Like a samurai. He'll do his job. And he probably like a samurai - he has no goal, only a path. And this path he will pass", - said Berinchik.
Recall that the fight Usik - Fury will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. On the same day, but in San Diego, USA, Berinchik will fight for the vacant WBO belt with Mexican Emanuel Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs).
Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz has shared his thoughts on which of the heavyweight leaders would be his biggest challenge - Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua.
"I'd like to fight all of them, but I think the toughest would be ... Probably Tyson Fury. I think so. It's hard to say because everybody has a plan until they get in the ring and do their thing. And if it doesn't work, what do you do? You need to change your plan for the fight. That's why I once said: "The hardest thing you can do in boxing is to go down or get hurt and then get back up and win, find a way to win." I think I've done that before," the Mexican said in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
As a reminder, Ruiz will fight against Jarrell Miller on August 3 in Los Angeles, USA.
Tyson Fury's record currently stands at 34 wins, 0 lose and 1 draw.
Tyson Fury's last fight took place against Francis Ngannou on Oct. 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He won by SD in the 10 round. That fight was 6 months and 0 day ago.
Fury's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 6 months and 5 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 1 day. In those fights, he fought a total of 26 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.
Fury was born in United Kingdom.
The Tyson Fury is currently 35 years old. He was born on Aug. 12, 1988, so he will turn 36 in 3 months and 15 days.
Tyson Fury made his professional debut in December 2008, so he has been a pro for 15 years.
Fury is 6' 9" (6 Foot and 9 inch) which is 206 cm (2 meters and 6 centimeters).
His reach is 85 inches (85") which is 216 cm (2 meters and 16 centimeters).
Fury fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.