Amir Khan, the former boxing champion, shared his thoughts on the upcoming super-fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The match, initially set for February 17 in Saudi Arabia, was postponed due to a cut sustained by Fury during sparring.
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Tyson Fury's Injury Gives Usyk an Edge
Amir Khan expressed concerns about Fury's injury affecting the fight's outcome. With only three months to recover from the cut, Khan believes Fury might struggle, stating, "I just think he’ll just have to body spar, which I think will work against him."
Usyk's Advantage in the Ring
According to Khan, Usyk now holds a significant advantage over Fury, given the injury setback. Khan mentioned, "I think Usyk has more of an advantage now. Before, he always had an advantage going into this fight but now obviously he’s got more of an advantage now."
Strategy Matters for Fury
Khan emphasized the need for Fury to be cautious in the ring against Usyk's precision and timing. He warned, "If Tyson shows too much confidence he might get caught with that shot." Khan advised Fury to focus on boxing and avoid further damage to his injured eye.
With the rescheduled fight set for May 18, boxing fans are eager to see how Fury and Usyk will perform in the ring.
