TYSON FURY is the most difficult heavyweight opponent Oleksandr Usyk could face because it “is not clear what is in his head”, says the Ukrainian.
Having recently entered the division after a successful career at cruiserweight, Usyk claimed a maiden victory over Chazz Witherspoon in October.
Fury (left) is preparing for a mega rematch with Deontay WilderCredit: PA:Press Association
Having conquered cruiserweight, Usyk is a new factor in the division aboveCredit: Getty – Contributor
That seven-round triumph sets him on a path to face Anthony Joshua as the WBO mandatory challenger.
AJ reportedly prefers Kubrat Pulev as his next opponent – pushing Usyk towards a bout with Joseph Parker or Dereck Chisora.
None of those names strike fear into the 32-year-old like Fury however, given the Gypsy King’s perceived unpredictability.
He told a YouTube Q&A: “I think with Fury will be the most difficult.
“He’s very unpredictable, two metres tall. It’s not clear what is in his head, like mine.”
But Usyk named Deontay Wilder as the only heavyweight in his top-five pound-for-pound fighters in the world right now.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford also made the cut, with Vasyl Lomachenko coming out on top in his eyes.
Fans would no doubt love to see Usyk square up to Fury in the ring, although that prospect seems some way off.
The Brit labelled the new heavyweight contender a “bum” in a Twitter jibe on Tuesday.
When WBO president Paco Valcarcel tweeted his desire for up-and-comer Bakhodir Djalolov to face the likes of Fury, he was rebuffed with a complaint about being removed as the organisation’s highest-ranked boxer.
Fury wrote: “Maybe if you hadn’t removed me from number 1 ranked WBO! And put some cruiserweight bum with one fight at heavyweight, then you could have a say!”
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Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
