Fury reveals his plan for the fight against Usyk. What must happen in the ninth round?
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The boxing world eagerly awaits the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the heavyweight world championship across multiple titles. After a lackluster first fight that ended in defeat, the British fighter is determined to approach the rematch with renewed focus.
Details: Tyson has shared that he won’t drastically change his strategy against Usyk, intending to follow a similar plan to the first fight but with one key adjustment—he’s committed to avoiding a knockdown in the ninth round, a moment that derailed him in May.
Quote: “I’ll do everything the same, but I won’t be getting knocked down in the ninth round, and I’ll win the fight comfortably. Yes, I’ll change things to stay on my feet,” Fury said in an interview with Sky Sports.
Reminder: The undercard for the December 21 boxing event in Riyadh has recently been announced, with Fury and Usyk's fight serving as the main event.