Veteran Derek Chisora says he does not believe former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury can win his December 21 rematch against unified champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Chisora feels that with the way the 36-year-old Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) is training for the Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) fight, he is “NOT” going to win. He says the sparring partners are in “awe” of the ‘Gypsy King’ Fury and do not push him. In contrast, Usyk works hard, starts fast and finishes fast.
Usyk’s ‘Hitman’ mode
Chisora points out that Usyk knows he can hurt Fury in their last fight on May 18 when he roller skates in the ninth round, and he will come after him with his power play. Usyk’s ‘Hitman’ theme for the rematch suggests he will wipe out Fury and take him out on December 21 in their fight at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.
What Chisora does not point out is the obvious. Fury is one of the ultra-rich now, soft, and not having the serious hunger he once had in his career before he got rich. Fury is one of the richest boxers on the planet, with an estimated net worth of $140 million, which will rise to $200 million+ with his rematch against Usyk.
He can’t get motivated like he once did; that’s why he’s still fat with a month to go before the fight, with his trunks high to try and cover his middle-aged bump. Fury is old and fat and no longer willing to suffer and deny himself the comforts of being one of the nouveau riche. Fury is like one of those guys who hits oil on their land. The money changes that person forever for the worse.
Chisora’s prediction
“Do I believe Tyson can beat Oleksandr? I watch how he goes in the sparring camp. I personally don’t believe that with the sparring partners he has now that they push him to be a threat. They are in awe of Tyson,” said Derek Chisora secondst about his doubts about Tyson Fury’s ability to win the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.
“They will hold their fist when they spar. These are the things I see. What I see that Oleksandr does it completely differently. I think Oleksandr is much more like start fast and finish fast. He knows he can hurt him now, so he’s going to try to hurt him. He keeps saying that he won’t leave him alone.
“I would love to beat Tyson, but right now that chance doesn’t look good,” Chisora said.
