Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua remains a dream match, but Fury’s immediate focus is on his revenge bout against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury, still reeling from his first professional defeat, is preparing to avenge his loss when they face off again later this year.
After a thrilling first fight in May, the rematch between Fury and Usyk is set for December 21. Fury will be heading to Malta soon to begin his training camp for this crucial fight.
Fury’s new mentality for Usyk
Fury will come into the Usyk rematch with a different mindset. His promoter, Frank Warren, revealed Fury’s strategy to knock Usyk out. “His mentality is he’s got to knock him out to win,” Warren told Sky Sports. He promised fans an exciting fight, especially with Fury eager to make up for the mistakes of the first bout.
In the first fight, Fury appeared overconfident early on. Usyk, now holding the WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight titles, narrowly secured a decision victory in May. Fury knows adjustments are needed to reclaim his belts.
Where Fury went wrong
Warren shared insights into the pivotal moments of the fight. He noted that Fury almost stopped Usyk in the seventh round. “I thought he was going to stop him in the next round,” Warren said. However, Usyk landed a crucial blow, disrupting Fury’s momentum. Fury believes he now understands what went wrong and is confident he can secure victory.
Fury’s impressive boxing IQ has always been one of his strengths. According to Warren, this knowledge will help Fury navigate the rematch and possibly claim the win he missed in May.
Fury’s determination to bounce back
Top Rank COO Brad Jacobs confirmed that Fury is more motivated than ever. Fury knows he let the first fight slip away and feels he has a point to prove. Jacobs described Fury as “all fired up” to redeem himself in the rematch. A win on December 21 would erase doubts about Fury’s future, solidifying his place as one of the sport’s top heavyweights.
Jacobs added that this loss has given Fury an unfamiliar challenge, one he’s eager to overcome. Fighters usually ease back after a defeat, but Fury is jumping straight into another tough contest with Usyk. This fight is massive for Fury’s legacy.
Usyk felt the pressure too
Although Usyk won, Warren believes the Ukrainian paid a heavy price. Usyk, the smaller fighter, knew he’d been in a war by the time the final bell rang. Warren pointed out that Fury seemed to recover well and even won the last round.
The judges’ split decision reflected how close the fight was. With both fighters learning valuable lessons from their first meeting, the rematch promises to be even more intense.
Anticipation for the Fury-Usyk rematch
The upcoming bout between Fury and Usyk is eagerly awaited by boxing fans worldwide. Warren himself cannot wait to see how the rematch unfolds, especially after the thrilling first encounter. Many consider their first fight one of the best heavyweight clashes of the century. Even if the rematch is only half as exciting, Warren said, it will still be a spectacle.
What about Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua?
Despite the focus on Usyk, the idea of Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua remains alive. Top Rank President Todd DuBoef recently said this fight could still happen. Even though Joshua suffered a devastating loss to Daniel Dubois, the appeal of a Fury vs Joshua fight hasn’t faded. Joshua’s knockout defeat was a setback, but both fighters’ names carry weight in the heavyweight division.
For now, Fury has his sights set on Usyk, but a future bout with Joshua would still be a blockbuster event.
