Pianeta, and Wach before that. Thompson came before those two. He has enough experience against big/bigger guys where Fury has very little. And Fury doesn't only get caught by smaller guys, like Pajkic and USS, but was also wobbled by the only big guy he ever fought in Firtha. That's probably the reason he doesn't want to fight good/decent big guys like Price, Pulev and Ustinov. Looks like he was afraid it would cost him his cashout, and for good reason if you ask me.
There is not one single reason any sane, objective, intelligent boxing fan could find that allows them to believe Fury wins.
The same logic applies to the 2 Lennox Lewis KOs Fury lands a big punch and Glass Chin ko is in big trouble.
Fury will not do a Haye against Clinchko and Valuev running away all night. Who lands big first wins and it is most likely Wlad
Fury is no way the favorite, he also has a suspect chin, but at least he will give it a go, unlike GAYE
Yes but he does not run away continuously for 12 rounds like David Haye did. He boxes very well but I feel his chin will let him down and he has no chance of a decision in Germany. Fury's best chance is to come out firing big bombs from the first bell even if he can only do it for 2 rounds. No point going 12 rounds being jabbed and grabbed if he really wants and believes he can win. One decent punch landing will have Wlad in big trouble.
I agree Fury hasn't fought many 6ft6 fighters, but Wlad hasn't fought anyone 6ft9. Every fighter Fury has fought was smaller than him, only one or two will have been taller than Wlad. Also, Furys number 1 sparring partner is 6ft7 Hughie. Which 6ft9 sparring partners does Wlad have? Don't get me wwrong, Wlad is huge favourite but the size issue is not a major one for Fury, more so for Wlad.