American boxer Michael Hunter called WBC world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury “too inconsistent” to be called the best in his division.
But the Ukrainian, holder of the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO championship belts , Alexander Usik , on the contrary, called “very consistent.”
A draw and two wins over American puncher Deontay Wilder, as well as victories over Wladimir Klitschko, Dereck Chisora and Dillian Whyte, have made Fury the favorite in the heavyweight division against any opponent.
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However, his fight against former MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in Riyadh in October left many wondering if Fury was starting to lose ground.
Hunter compared Usik and Fury
In a conversation with Seconds Out, Hunter said that the Briton is a very strong and big fighter, but his performance against Ngannou made it clear that Fury is not a boxer in the class of Lewis or Holyfield.
– He is very strong, a real mammoth, and a fighter too, but this (fight against Ngannou – Ed.) makes you understand what class he is in. If Lennox Lewis or Holyfield had fought, they would have knocked him out. There is a certain level, and you have seen it. Tyson Fury didn't do it. He can get to the highest level, but he’s not very consistent,” Hunter said.
The American also compared Fury to Alexander Usik. The boxers' fight for the title of absolute world champion has been postponed. According to rumors, the fight will take place in February 2024 in Saudi Arabia.
— Usik is very consistent. He fights at a high level every time. His fights don't have the ups and downs that Fury does. Fury fell several times. He had several falls. Therefore, to consider him the best… In fact, people themselves are to blame for allowing themselves to be deceived,” added the American boxer.
Let us remember that in 2017, Alexander Usik defeated Michael Hunter by unanimous decision, when the boxers competed in the first heavyweight division.
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The Usyk-Fury fight was scheduled for December 23, but due to the fact that the Briton received a cut in a fight with Francis Ngannou, and also because he will need more time to recover, the fight was postponed.
