A preview for the upcoming undisputed heavyweight boxing showdown between WBC and lineal world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, and unified IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Original Fury vs Usyk Preview & Prediction Video:
Why Tyson Fury is going to beat Oleksandr Usyk and become the first undisputed world heavyweight boxing champion in nearly 24 years, since the great Lennox Lewis last held that distinction.
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This episode of Rummy’s Corner was written, narrated, and produced by Geoffrey Ciani (aka – Rummy).
Why Tyson Fury is going to beat Oleksandr Usyk
This is Rummy’s Corner. I believe Tyson Fury is going to beat Oleksandr Usyk. I believed it a year ago when I prematurely made my prediction video believing the fight would happen in April of last year – and I stand by everything I said in that prediction video (which is linked in the description).
But without repeating everything I said then, I still believe Fury will win, and their respective most recent bouts reaffirm my belief. Not a whole lot has changed since then. Usyk went on to defend his unified heavyweight championship against Daniel Dubois, who was the WBA mandatory challenger.
Incidentally this was the first time the WBA had enforced a mandatory in nearly 5 years since AJ stopped Povetkin, and while it’s a bit of a head scratcher that Dubois was ever a mandatory challenger to begin with, Usyk dominated the fight as expected.
Usyk proved yet again that he is a sublimely skilled operator. He was easily able to outbox and outmaneuver Dubois, where he wore him down dropping him in round 8, and finally ending matters in round 9. Despite the otherwise ease of the victory, the story of the fight happened in round 5,
When Dubois landed a borderline shot that was immediately ruled a low blow by the referee. There was a lot of post-fight controversy about whether or not the shot was actually low – where if it had been ruled legal, people have speculated the possibility that Usyk may have been counted out.
But the bottom line is that the referee made a judgment on the spot, without the benefit of slow-mo replays from various angles, and he made his ruling without hesitation. End of! That aside, Dubois did not offer much serious resistance and he was thoroughly outclassed by a superior technician.
Meanwhile Fury had just one fight, and it was perceived as a gimmick match against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. The entire event was highly criticized in boxing circles, and the expectation from most going in was that Fury would not have much difficulty beating someone who had never previously
Competed as a professional boxer. The reality, however, was that Ngannou boxed far better than most were expecting, and Fury did not look particularly good. Ngannou was selective with his output, while exhibiting good balance, he had solid timing, and perhaps most amazingly, he paced himself accordingly and displayed great stamina and granite durability.
At the end of the day, Fury escaped with a razor thin split decision victory against a 37 year old man making his professional boxing debut. The story of this fight was the fact that a guy making his boxing debut dropped the lineal world heavyweight champion in round 3.
Beyond that, there were a lot of people who believed that Ngannou had done enough to earn a victory. This was the culmination of Fury’s reputation heading south, where having a 3rd fight with Chisora was frowned upon, and then the perception emerged that Fury was being greedy and that
He was to blame for the Usyk fight falling apart last April. But the perception goes beyond that, where even with the Boxing Day of Reckoning – AJ made easy work of Otto Wallin, a former Fury opponent who gave Fury a tough fight several
Years back, and then Joseph Parker, a man who was decisively beaten by AJ, well Parker went on to dominate Deontay Wilder, a former three-time Fury opponent who dropped Fury 4 times across their trilogy. But those overlapping triangle theories tell us nothing about the way the styles of Fury and Usyk will clash.
Their most recent fights tell us far more about that than any bouts between any common opponents. Usyk displayed his great abundance of skills and talent when he beat Dubois, and the key takeaway from that fight is that Usyk is a rhythm fighter. This has always been the case.
Once Usyk establishes his rhythm, and he is movin’ and groovin’ in a zone, it is very difficult to deal with him. It helps that Usyk has an incredible ring IQ, superb athleticism, and great toughness with an unwavering will to win.
And while the low blow maybe shouldn’t factor into evaluating Usyk, he is someone who has always been seen as being less durable to the body than he is to the head. And the reality is, with a different referee, that shot may not have been ruled low in the heat of the moment.
Against Ngannou, Fury again proved that he has evolved into a fighter who has a greater reliance on physicality than he did previously. Since transitioning to the Kronk style under Sugar Hill, Fury is more apt to impose his size and weight on an opponent, where he can physically wear them down with his massive
Size. Fury can still do a lot of tricky things from the outside and midrange, and he still has that herky-jerky itchy-twitchy elusive style, but physicality is a big part of his game. With Ngannou, Fury was being uncharacteristically overpowered and outmuscled in the clinch,
And Ngannou had enough pop that relying on his physicality actually worked against him. Against Usyk, I do not believe that Fury will struggle in that department. So as I see it, the key for each fighter is fairly simple in principle:
For Usyk, he is going to want to neutralize Fury’s size and physicality, which is a mighty tall order. For Fury, he is going to need to disrupt Usyk’s rhythm, early and often, and ideally to the point that Usyk never establishes any real rhythm to begin with. This is no easy feat, either.
But at the end of the day, I believe that neutralizing Fury’s size and physicality will be more difficult for Usyk, than disrupting Usyk’s rhythm will be for Fury. And indeed, I believe these two factors overlap – the fact that neutralizing Fury’s size and physicality will inherently offset his rhythm.
I think this all works against Usyk, and when you consider Fury will likely be hammering away at the torso and abdomen of Usyk whenever the two are mid range or in tight, I think Fury will be able to disrupt Usyk’s rhythm more often than not, and I believe Fury’s
Massive weight will weaken his legs by the later parts of the fight. I do believe Usyk will have a slight advantage whenever he is comfortably at mid-range, but with Fury’s size that in itself will become tricky, even if Usyk has the far better legs and footwork.
Fury ain’t too shabby at long range, or mid range, and he has an uncanny ability to quickly close the gap like a charging hippo to make things more physical. And finally I cannot shake the words of the late great Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward,
Where even after the two no longer worked together, Emanuel told me the thing that makes Fury special is his unbelievable determination. And with his reputation now at an all time low, I believe Fury will be as determined as he can be at this point in time.
I stand by my official prediction from almost a year ago. I like Tyson Fury by 11th round stoppage. I just think the size WILL prove to be a big deciding factor, and Fury knows how to utilize every advantage he has, where he has a lot of tools in that toolbox.
But then again, what the hell do I know? I ain’t exactly Quasimodo over here. I’m just happy the fight looks like it’s going to happen, and if I’m wrong for picking Fury, I will gladly return the following week to remind everyone that I don’t know shit about boxing.
Best of luck to both Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk! I for one, am hoping we finally get an undisputed world heavyweight champion for the first time in 24 damn years, since the great Lennox Lewis last held that distinction.
Thank you very much for watching everyone, I hope you enjoyed, and have a wonderful night. This is Rummy’s Corner. You know Quasimodo predicted all this.
49 Comments
Oh god.
I am a massive Fury fan, and have always picked him to beat Usyk.
But now Rummy has picked him to win, and we all know Rummy is always wrong because he doesn't know shit about boxing, I am terrified Rummy has jinxed it !!!!
Fury loves the drink and cocaine too much. He doesn't live the life and has slowed significantly in recent fights. Usyk Will dance rings around him for an easy win
Rummy is the anti-Quasimodo 😅
If the 34 year old Usyk that smoked Joshua was showing up I’d pick him every time. He’s looked more flatfooted in his last 2 fights though. It’s a 50/50 for me
Please stop with the borderline shot crap lol. The glove was entirely on the trunks, half the glove was burried in his crotch, and Dubois was throwing low all night.
The shot was low 😂
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Best commentary I’ve heard yet. Just the best. Guy knows what he’s talking about.
You better not put money on that Rummy
The safer bet is that the fight won't happen imho.
Enjoyable breakdown with good points.
I tend to agree. Most people that criticize other people's breakdowns or predictions never admit how often they themselves are dead wrong. Those who actually bet, produce videos, or write prefight articles are laying it out there, unlike all the knowitall trolls.
Can't wait to see how this one actually plays out in the ring.
Am so so sorry but I watched both fights and was disgusted then and am disgusted now….fury and usyk are not great heavyweights , both can box YES but these two are from a VERY VERY poor corrupt division, that is only interested in big money Saudi Arabia fights
Heavyweight boxing is awful now
But if you’re right, then we’ll start calling you Quasimodo Junior!
Fury is not the lineal champion. His lineage was broken with his drugs ban and inactivity. Only the next undisputed champ can own that moniker.
BET ON USYK.
It all depends on which Fury shows up to fight. He looked God awful against Ngannou.
Ngannou will outclass AJ & knock him out early
BS
That was a low blow…
it,s not very often i disagree with you ,but this time .yeah ,your wrong ,going by fury,s last outing , if he fights like that with usyk he will lose . and everyone thinks oh tyson will use his size and lean on usyk . what makes you think usyk will let him lol not a chance .
Great video Rummy. Go Tyson
Giving him the kiss of death 😅
Thanks for the tip. Bets house on Usyk
someone if only can tell how usyk will handle fury's massive weight
Your mistake is that you are basing the effect of Fury’s grab-and-lean tactics on other fighters, with the effect they will have on Usyk, who is by far the most elusive, slippery, quickest and most agile opponent he has ever faced. Usyk will already be on his way out of the side door before Fury leans on him, and has the reflexes and athleticism to punish him on the break. You make a big deal of Fury’s will to win but don’t seem to attribute the same quality to a Usyk, who has razor sharp focus both in training and in the ring, has won all of his professional fights convincingly, and always comes fully prepared, whilst Fury’s preparations and performances have been erratic. Fury tends to lose condition between fights and has to waste time and effort to shed flab before his camp can really begin; Usyk lives the life and maintains his condition the whole time. Despite the size difference, although there were not so many clinches against Joshua, Usyk showed impressive strength and inside fighting ability and shrugged off Joshua’s attempts to overpower and lean on him. But above all, believe the key to this fight will be Usyk’s footwork, reflexes and balance; he will be moving constantly in all directions and landing punches on Fury from angles Fury has never had to deal with before. Meanwhile, Fury usually needs to land a number of clean punches in succession to get a stoppage, and given the elusive target that Usyk presents, the chances of Fury landing that many shots in succession are minimal.
Rummy your prediction is garbage I dont believe you anymore.😩
Tyson is a telly tubby- he is in a ridiculous physical state and won't improve- for a big man he lacks a hard punch. Usyk is dynamic, fast and furious. I think the first few rounds will be feel outs. But as Fury tires Usyks work rate will begin to show. I don't think Usyk will allow Fury to rest by clinching and will catch him and move as he tries this. Fury notoriously doesn't like south paws and he has never faced one with the class of Usyk. Fury has to knock Usyk out to win and nobody has managed that not even AJ who arguably has a bigger punch than Fury. Usyk isn't Ngganou he is a World Champion. A good big un beats a good little un. Tell that to the real deal Evander Holyfield back in the day when boxers faced all comers? Who has Fury faced- the one trick pony Wilder whose own record now looks doubtful after the Parker fight and I predicted that outcome, and Klitchko at the end of his career! Usyk by points victory or later stoppage IMHO.
I got Tyson Fury winning 🎉🎉🎉🎉
i really love usyk but i have to agree with your prediction
Next video “ apparently I dont know shit about boxing” “so and so showed a spectacular performance”
usyk will ko fury in the 8th
Fuk sake he just cursed Tyson
When did fury last have a competitive opponent?
When did fury last train properly and have regular fights?
TOO LONG AGO!
Tyson fury the dorritos king!
The king of celebrity…all the things he CLAIMED he wasn’t interested in
What is he really?
Just another sell out for money
Very sad
Haha this is rare and unpopular opinion, have you seen Usyk finish off AJ ? Fury doesnt have a chance. Popular opinion says usky wins easily
you know, rummys corner predicted all this
I thought the IBF isn't giving their belt to the winner because of the Rematch Clause? So, the winner cant be Formally Undisputed.
Let's just have great duel of the champions.
interesting fight, depending on which fury we get, if he comes in fit and focused, i think he will win
Damn Fury just received the kiss of death
The chances of this fight ending in a stoppage are slim to none. Both of them have granite chins and don’t hit particularly hard. And I just can’t see Fury, or frankly anyone, winning on points against Usyk.
Rummy I think there is more to be said about the mindset of both men. Usyk has had dominant performances in his recent fights. Showing IQ above his opponent. Fury recent outings have not been as impressive. There was nothing interesting in the Whyte or Chisora 3 fights and the Ngannou fight affected his confidence. I have never seen Fury so modest and humbled as he was in the press interviews after the Ngannou fight. He is normally cracking jokes… singing.. being the life of the party. This time he was far less animated and interactive. Even the lead up to this fight is quiet compared to Fury in the lead up to Wilder.. For Klitschko he dressed up as batman. I am not picking anyone. Neither of these guys knows how to lose. Fighting a bigger guy will not bother Usyk.. everyone is bigger.. and more physical than he is.. As for Fury ..I think he is used to having a far higher IQ than his opponents which is not the case now. Maybe he can exploit the body.
Fury didn't show up to the Ngannou fight. Didn't train, came in heavy, and wasn't particularly concerned. That will NOT be the case against Usyk. People have been saying Fury ain't no one until he beats someone like Usyk, and I have a feeling he's gonna make this his swan song with a spectacular showing, silencing any and all critics. Fury is JUST as slippery, has JUST as high a ring IQ, has JUST as much endurance, etc etc…..except he is ALSO MUCH bigger and stronger. There is nothing Usyk can do to or show Fury that Fury can't just shrug off and man handle him. Fury beats Usyk every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
I say Fury too, a long has he is mentally up for it. I do wonder if this fight will happen though.
I am so glad Rummy picked Fury. That is a good thing for Usyk.
Usyks movement avoiding punches will gas Fury out,watch his fights against AJ this will be the same for me,if Fury turns up
The fight will be stopped in the 8th round on cuts. Usyk will win.
Ohhh Rummy, the floor is yours, skip.
But I agree. Fury defeats Usyk via KO.
Quasimodo predicted all of this
Fury is embarrassed by his performance against Francis. He's going to be ready, mentally and physically. I'll take Fury.
I always enjoy your videos. Fury definitely has skills and power. Your video made me realise how many fighters have made Fury look bad in the ring…I could definitely see that happening with Usyk too. I also think Usyk is more disciplined, determined and smart and that size won't play a factor here, even though Usyk is smaller. My prediction is Usyk by decision (but it could easily go the other way,too).