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Tyson Fury reveals training problems before his defeat against Oleksandr Usyk

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Usyk gave Fury fits back in May (Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

Fury claims his camp was difficult the first time around (Image: Sky Sports)
Fury says his camp was challenging the first time around (Image: Sky Sports) (Image: Sky Sports)

Tyson Fury may never have been seen as a bigger underdog than in his mammoth rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.

In May, Usyk handed Fury the first defeat of his 16-year professional career, defeating the Briton en route to a split decision victory in Riyad and becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion.

The fight was originally scheduled for February, but the fight was postponed for two weeks after “The Gypsy King” suffered an injury. gruesome cut during sparring.

Fury now claims that the injury hampered his preparations for his first meeting with the imperious Ukrainian.

In an interview with TNT Sportsthe two-time world champion admitted that he and his team were “very worried” about the opening wound and once again losing the biggest payday of his career.

Usyk gave Fury attacks in May (Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
Usyk gave Fury attacks in May (Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

“All I need is five or six weeks of sparring, good sparring this time, where I don’t have a wound that’s going to open up.

“We were very worried about cuts in the camp because this reduction involved a huge payout. And the cut didn’t even matter in the fight, so now, Cushty, I’m looking forward to it.

“Look, it was only 12 weeks before I had 16 stitches in my left eye that needed to heal.

Fury suffered a gruesome injury during sparring, which ruled him out of the fight against Usyk on February 17. Photo: Queensberry Promotions/Sky Sports
Fury suffered a gruesome injury during sparring, which ruled him out of the fight against Usyk on February 17. Photo: Queensberry Promotions/Sky Sports

“It may have taken seven or eight weeks for the wound to heal and then another six or seven weeks of training, but there is always a risk of the wound opening up. [in camp] and you will lose your immense fortune.

After disappointing performances against Derek Chisora ​​and Francis Ngannou, Fury was in near-career best form ahead of his historic clash with Usyk, his first undisputed world heavyweight title fight in a quarter of a century.

But it wasn’t enough and the 36-year-old and those around him will need to pull something special out of the bag if they are to turn around the result this Christmas.

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Logan Paul leaves fans concerned as training material for his fight with Conor McGregor emerges

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Logan Paul’s boxing skills have been questioned after a video of his training was shared amid rumors he may be preparing to fight Conor McGregor. It was recently suggested that Paul and McGregor were talking about an exhibition boxing match in India hosted by the billionaire Ambani family.

The Irish player confirmed the reports on Twitter, and Paul further fueled the rumors by liking the news post and sharing clips of his training sessions.

In the eight-second video, filmed at the gym he shares with his younger brother Jake in Puerto Rico, Paul can be seen punching his arm during a seemingly delicate workout, but fans were unimpressed with his technique.

One commented: “He’s been doing this since 2017 and still doesn’t know how to throw punches correctly,” while another added: “I’ve seen guys throw better punches after one boxing session in their lives.”

Paul has yet to comment on claims that he will return to boxing to face McGregor, but he is currently under contract with WWE, where he is expected to play a larger role in 2025. However, he had already demonstrated his willingness to leave. from the company for fighting, after last year’s fight with Dillon Danis in an exhibition fight.

The world of combat sports was abuzz with speculation after a bogus account sparked rumors about a fight between Conor McGregor and Ilia Topuria. However, the story gained steam when McGregor and TheMacLife, run by respected journalist Oscar Willis, who is known to have a relationship with the Irishman, shared the news on social media.

McGregor himself clarified the situation, stating: “The rumors about the Topuria fight are false. I am making preliminary arrangements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul at a boxing event in India. I agreed. I will then strive to return to the Octagon.”

Despite this announcement, McGregor’s MMA future remains uncertain as he has not had a fight scheduled as of 2021 and had to cancel his planned match against Michael Chandler due to a toe injury he suffered earlier this year.

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Lennox Lewis reveals how he would defeat Oleksandr Usyk

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Usyk beat Fury for a second time in Riyadh earlier this month Photo Credit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions

Lennox Lewis believes he would beat Oleksandr Usyk. Photo: @usykaa Instagram
Lennox Lewis believes he would beat Oleksandr Usyk. Photo: @usykaa Instagram

Lennox Lewis insists he would have beaten Oleksandr Usyk at his best.

Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lewis when he defeated Tyson Fury in May, and the Ukrainian became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lewis in May, and the Ukrainian became the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lewis when he defeated the “Gypsy King” revenge in Riyad earlier this month.

Lewis avenged the only two defeats in his record and scored remarkable victories over Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Vitali Klitschko during his glittering career.

And “Lew” has no doubt that he would find a way to decipher the masterful Ukrainian.

“I would throw a good uppercut,” the 59-year-old said Fighting Hub TV.

Usyk defeated Fury for the second time in Riyad earlier this month Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions
Usyk defeated Fury for the second time in Riyad earlier this month Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions

“Because he’s vulnerable to a good uppercut and I throw an average uppercut, I’d still definitely fight that fight.

Usyk was called by Daniel Dubois for a rematch for the August 2023 fight, which “The Cat” won after a ninth-round stoppage.

A controversial fifth-round low blow formed the basis of Dubois’ argument for a rematch, and the Briton believes the victory should have been awarded to him by knockout, something he mentioned while storming the 37-year-old’s goal post-fight interview after his victory over Fury.

Lewis claims that if they had fought, he would have targeted Usyk’s body.

“Well, anyone who is sensitive to the body and anyone who says that usually goes away and works on the body,” he added.

“Let them think that I am defenseless in front of my body. I want them to think that.

“Now my body is challenging and if they hit my body, I will hit them at the same time.”

A second meeting with the 27-year-old would give Usyk a chance to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion, with “Dynamite” holding the IBF title he vacated.

Dubois attacked Usyk's post-fight interview, calling for a rematch. Photo: TNT Sports
Dubois attacked Usyk’s post-fight interview, calling for a rematch. Photo: TNT Sports

“Usyk, I want to take revenge,” Dubois said after Usyk’s victory over Fury.

“Good job tonight.

“I want revenge for the last robbery.”

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Zhilei Zhang content with the fight with Oleksandr Usyk

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Usyk beat Fury for a second time in Riyadh earlier this month Photo Credit: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions

Zhilei Zhang welcomed the fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Zhilei Zhang welcomed the fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Zhilei Zhang opened the door to a future fight with unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Zhang wants to secure a mandatory shot at Usyk’s WBC crown when he faces Agit Kabayel in the title fight interim title on February 22 in Riyadh.

Usyk defended his WBC, WBA ‘super’ and WBO belts with a unanimous decision victory over Tyson Fury in their rematch in Riyad earlier this month, and Zhang admits he is looking forward to facing the Ukrainian in what would be his maiden world title fight.

“If they want [to fight]Zhang said No seconds.

“If they want to see what it looks like, I’ll get in the ring.

Usyk defeated Fury for the second time in Riyad earlier this month Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions
Usyk defeated Fury for the second time in Riyad earlier this month Photo: Leigh Dawney/Queensberry Promotions

“NO [we haven’t fought] even among amateurs, because we are from two different weight categories, two different divisions.

But I hope to share a professional boxing ring with him and see what happens.”

In June, Zhang defeated Wilder in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
In June, Zhang defeated Wilder in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The Chinese midfielder brutally stopped a fifth-round fight against former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in June, bouncing back from his second professional loss to Joseph Parker three months earlier.

Kabayel is undefeated in 25 professional fights, coming off a seventh-round knockout of Frank Sanchez in May, and despite having a reputation as a powerful puncher, Zhang believes his skills will prove decisive.

“Power is something I try not to forget or emphasize in this training camp,” added the 41-year-old.

“Me and my coach Shaun [George] I worked at it all the time to forget about my power.

“I need this.

“It will happen, but I try to act skillfully [and] this time be better in terms of skill.

Zhang will face Kabayel on February 22 in Riyad. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Zhang will face Kabayel on February 22 in Riyad. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“He is adolescent, knowledgeable and hungry.

“He’s definitely making strides in trying to become one of the greats.

“If you talk about his last fight with Frank Sanchez, I think he did really well, but unfortunately I’m not Frank Sanchez and it’s tough to predict what will happen.”

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