Tyson Fury needs to “throw far more punches” in the rematch with Alexander Usyk, according to Lennox Lewis, in order to have a chance of defeating the Ukrainian.
During their first fight in May, Usyk stripped Fury of his WBC championship, making him the first undisputed heavyweight world champion of the four-belt era.
On December 21, the two will square off for the second time in Saudi Arabia, with Fury hoping to exact revenge for the sole defeat in his professional career.
But according to Lewis, who defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999 to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, Fury needs to change a few things.
Fury must fire a lot of punches, according to Lewis, who is sure that the Gypsy King’s production would directly affect the outcome of the fight.
Lennox Lewis says Tyson Fury must ‘throw far more punches’ in the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk to be in with a chance of beating the Ukrainian
Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight world champion of the four-belt era by stripping Fury of his WBC title during their first bout in May
On December 21 in Saudi Arabia, the two will square off again, with Fury hoping to exact revenge for the sole defeat in his professional career.
In an interview with Boxing News, Lewis discussed Fury’s strategy for the fight and stated: “It’s not as simple as that [doing the same thing again but just better].”
“There are some changes that Tyson Fury needs to make.” The fight would be lost again if he didn’t make any changes.
In contrast to the first fight, he must enter the ring with a defined strategy and be prepared to fire a lot more punches.
He doesn’t want to reveal too much, in my opinion. Additionally, I believe that a different Tyson will be used for this battle.
In closing, the former undisputed heavyweight champion stated: “I believe Tyson Fury understands what he did incorrectly in that first fight.”
One of Fury’s trainers, Andy Lee, who also appeared in the corner with Sugar Hill Steward and his father John, has stated that the Gypsy King is more than capable of defeating Usyk.
Lee claimed that Fury’s training camp was adversely affected by the cut he received above his right eye, which delayed the original fight date, before to the rescheduled fight in May.
Lee told talkSPORT that Tyson was unable to spar due to the date being rescheduled due to the cut.
However, Lewis – who beat Evander Holyfield in 1999 to become an undisputed heavyweight champion – says Fury must make several adjustments
Fury must deliver a lot of blows, according to Lewis, who is sure that the Gypsy King’s production would directly affect the outcome of the fight.
It eliminated his sharpness and conditioning, as well as his capacity to focus, remain prepared, and withstand strikes.
“Tyson would have to back off, ease off, and regain his energy after achieving success before continuing.” He will be able to spar, so it will be different.
I predict that Usyk will try to fake and advance, forcing Tyson to either box and move or engage with him.
He had to take rests and lacked the conditioning from not sparring, so he was unable to come forward.
“He will win this time because he will be sharper and better conditioned.”
