Former champ says Tyson Fury is "tipped to pull out" of historic heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury's Undisputed Heavyweight Title Fight in Jeopardy

Tyson Fury's highly anticipated heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk is in danger of being called off, according to former WBC heavyweight champion Shawn Porter. The Gypsy King is set to make history by becoming the first undisputed ruler of the division in over 25 years in a lucrative showdown in Saudi Arabia next month. However, Porter believes the magnitude of the task may lead Fury to contemplate withdrawing from the fight.

Size of the Task

During his first reign as heavyweight champ, Fury held Usyk's WBA, IBF, and IBO titles for just 11 months. Porter suggests that Fury's extensive experience in the ring may make him hesitant to face another tough opponent. "You look at a guy like Tyson Fury, a guy who has been around this track so many times," said Porter. "I think that a fighter will get to a point where they see the hardest night ahead of them and they're like, 'Man, I just had so many of those hard nights, I am not going to have that hard night.'"

Looking for the Big Money Fights

Porter also highlights Fury's desire for big-money fights and recognition. "What we know about Tyson Fury is that he is a showman, what we know about Tyson Fury is that he likes things to be his way or no way," Porter explained. "He is looking for things that are going to give him the money and the recognition and the nights that he is not going to have to train hard for anymore."

Concerns Shared by Others

Porter is not the only former world champion who believes Fury may consider pulling out of the fight. As the countdown to the historic bout continues, speculation grows regarding Fury's commitment to the event. Boxing fans eagerly await an official statement from Team Fury regarding the status of the fight.