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Fury's Lack of Focus in the Gym Almost Cost Him the Fight, Says Sparring Partner
According to one of Tyson Fury's sparring partners, the Gypsy King's lack of dedication in the gym was the reason he almost suffered his first professional loss against Francis Ngannou. Martin Bakole revealed that Fury was slacking in his training, only doing four to six rounds of sparring. This was a far cry from the focused and dedicated Fury Bakole had seen in previous training camps. The lack of adequate preparation almost cost Fury the fight.
Usyk Could Cause an Upset If Fury Doesn't Fix His Mistakes
As Fury gears up for his undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk, Bakole warns that the former cruiserweight king could cause a huge upset if Fury doesn't take him seriously. Bakole, who has sparred with Usyk multiple times, believes that if Fury doesn't learn from his mistakes and fix them, Usyk could come out on top. Bakole sees the fight as a 50/50 chance for both fighters, but emphasizes the importance of Fury not underestimating Usyk.
Fury Confident in His Ability to Cement His Legacy
Despite the potential challenges posed by Usyk, Fury remains confident in his ability to become the undisputed champion and cement his legacy as the No. 1 fighter of this era. He acknowledges Usyk's skills as a slick southpaw but believes that when it comes to facing bigger opponents, Usyk will struggle. Fury is determined to break Usyk and secure the victory on February 17.
