Fury: 257, Ustinov 285 edit: looks like Ustinov may be 280-281....some sources are quoting this weight. Weigh-in Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=009ioQCzm8A
Damn he hasn't been this light since his K1 career where he was usually around 280. In the past those 20lbs made a huge difference with his speed im not sure if that will still be the case at age 37 but if it is we could be in for a fun fight.
Yeah, and that could be bad news for Fury. Vs Pulev he was over 300 I think. So, more than 20lbs lighter....... Fury better rethink his strategy of fighting this in a phone booth. He better spend the first 4-5 rds off the back foot before trying to bang with the powerhouse.:think
I was at weigh-in and i'm sure they announced Ustinov's weight as bang on 20st which would mean 280lbs exactly. Either way he looked in fantastic shape and more toned then Fury which will help his speed and mobility. Also they pretty much looked the same height with Tyson being no more then an inch taller and their reach looked roughly the same too.
Meh! I'm really disappointed that Chisora pulled out. It's taken the edge right off this one, for me. I suppose Ustinov is as good a last minute replacement as any, though, and I will still be watching. Ustinov is huge and, no doubt, pretty motivated. Could be interesting.
The only other Ustinov I ever heard of was the actor Peter Ustinov. Peter Ustinov bears an uncanny resemblance to my own father. You'd swear they were brothers. :deal