Mike Tyson has expressed his insights on the upcoming rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk this weekend.
Tyson, the youngest man ever to claim the title of world heavyweight champion at just 20 years old, has certainly made headlines with his notorious rematch.
In 1997, the stage was set for a rematch against Evander Holyfield, who had pulled off an unexpected victory in their last encounter, leaving everyone eager to see what would unfold next. Defying all expectations, he knocked Tyson out in the sixth round and went on to defeat the WBA champion in the eleventh.
After seven long months, they found themselves face-to-face in the ring once more. This time, ‘Iron Mike’ was fueled by fury over what he perceived as intentional headbutts from Holyfield, leading him to take a dramatic bite out of his opponent’s ear. The referee halted the match once again, leading to Tyson’s disqualification.
This Saturday, the reigning unified champion Usyk is set to go head-to-head with former WBC king Fury for their highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia. The first encounter in May saw Usyk clinch the undisputed title by winning on points, and now the stakes are even higher.
During a chat with Fox Sports Radio, ‘Iron Mike’ shared his insights on the initial bout, asserting that Fury messed it up.
“Tyson Fury had the potential to secure that victory if he hadn’t been goofing off in the early rounds.”
When questioned about his thoughts on whether ‘The Gypsy King’ will emerge victorious in the rematch, he shared his perspective.
Fury has expressed that he’s bringing a sharper focus this time around. He has demonstrated his knack for triumphing in rematches with impressive flair, as highlighted by his two knockouts of Deontay Wilder following their initial draw.
