Boxing legend Vladimir Klitschko believes that the Ukrainian Alexander Usykcapable of defeating Briton Tyson Fury in a fight for the title of absolute boxing champion in the heavyweight division.
Many experts are inclined to believe that anthropometry is Fury’s main advantage over Usyk. But Vladimir Klitschko does not agree with this.
Klitschko about Usik’s main advantage over Fury
According to Klitschko, Usik is significantly superior to his British opponent in technique and this factor could become decisive in the fight.
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– In boxing, especially in the heavyweight division, size matters. We all know that there is a big difference between the two guys. We know Fury is taller and has a longer reach. But Usyk has a way of fighting against such a strong opponent as Anthony Joshua, and Usyk has succeeded twice — he said.
Klitschko believes that with technology you can “achieve whatever you want”.
— It's not about strength, it's not about size, it's about technique. I believe that Alexander Usik — one of the best technicians in modern boxing. I'm sure he'll get the job done tomorrow — Klitschko added.
Recently, another boxing legend, George Foreman, explained why he believes that Usyk is capable of defeating Fury and becoming the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion.
Boy Usik — Fury: what is known
Boy Usik — Fury will take place on the night of May 18-19 in Saudi Arabia at the local Kingdom Arena.
Who will show the fight Usik — Fury live broadcast in Ukraine, watch in our material.
At stake will be the WBA, WBO and IBF championship belts owned by the Ukrainian, as well as the WBC title of the British.
