Tyson Fury left Oleksandr Usyk and the boxing world stunned with his cropped figure before their epic clamp for the title of heavyweight last year. Almost a year has passed since the Fury, a heavyweight champion at that time, faced Usyk, who kept the remaining three main lanes, marking the first unquestioned fight of the heavyweight championship since Lennox Lewis won in 1999.
Before Showdown in Saudi Arabia, Fury laughed at Usyk’s size, indicating that a smaller Ukrainian could fight the largest heavyweight boxes. However, Fury turned to his head when he seemed slimmer than expected during their meetings before the fight.
Usyk expressed a surprise about the appearance of Fury in an interview with Dazno, admitting: “Yes, a bit, a bit like slim.” Alexander Krassyuk, Promoter Usyk, stuck a fun joke: “He looks lean. Who is an average weight now?
“This is because he is nervous. When you get nervous, you lose weight,” said Krassyuk.
“Gypsy King”, ever the Joker, replied to Krassyuk’s comment, pretending to be fear: “I’m very nervous, Usyk,” said Fury. “Please, don’t beat me on Saturday evening. Please. Please, please.”
When they faced, Fury tilted the scales by 262 pounds (18.7 stone), almost 40 pounds heavier than Usyk, but still over the stone lighter than his previous fight with Francis Ngannou.
Fury revealed that he was sticking to the daily consumption of 6000 calories, which he reduced by half on rest days. However, coach Fury Sugarhill Steward explained that the improvement of the condition of the WBC master was not about dropping pounds on the fight of Utyt.
“It’s not even about being lighter, it’s simply more proficient,” said Steward Sky Sports. “He didn’t drop any importance to lower himself.
“It is simply a weight in which it can be stronger, more mobile, agile and everything else. Reaching there requires some work, and he is at the time of his life in which he wanted to get there. So he is there.”
Despite the fact that he is in the best shape, Fury did not get the judges, losing to the divided decision. In December in December she took part in 20. 20. 1lb, but Usyk dominated again, with a unanimous judgment of 116-112 from judges.
Fury announced a pension in social media after a fight, but rumors bind a potential clash with Anthony Joshua. Meanwhile, Usyk is preparing for the July duel with Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, continuing their initial meeting 2023.
Speculation continues whether Tyson Fury will come out of the pension again, as before. However, he answered Oleksandra Usyk about a possible third fight.
“Defeat f ***** twice the world knows the truth,” Fury said in response to Instagram’s post, stamping the host. “Every time every place. Sucker, Great Britain next time 100,000.”
Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.
Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.
The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.
“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.
The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.
Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.
Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Full Bet365 odds
The result of the fight
Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1
Round bets
Xander Zayas
Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Jaron Ennis
To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4
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On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.
Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.
Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.
Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.
Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.
The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva
Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.
McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.
The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.
Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.
Undercard remaining
At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.
Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.
Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.
Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).
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