Fury really isn`t that good compared to someone like Usyk, he didn`t look good in the third fight v Wilder and kept grabbing him in a head lock.
Fury had been inactive for 20 months and had well documented problems in the buildup to the trilogy, against one of the top 3 men in the division and a GOAT puncher with massive speed, length and toughness. Usyk laboured to a win over a very predictable plodder in Chisora (who Fury absolutely breezed past years ago) yet I still thought he'd outbox AJ. We'll have a much better idea where Fury is form and fitness wise when he fights next.
Usyk is far more skilled than anyone Fury has faced, he has a far better amateur background than Fury or Wilder had.
Usyk isn't "far more skilled" than Wlad, who was a star amateur and gold medalist himself. Usyk was at the same 2008 Olympics as Wilder and unlike Wilder didn't medal or beat the gold medalist, despite having twice as many years in the sport. He did go on to be a better amateur than Fury or Wilder but he had 350 amateur bouts, Fury and Wilder both had 35 before turning pro and gaining experience in 12 round fights.
I wonder if Fury's recommendation to AJ to use his weight and try to grapple with Usyk in the rematch is to see how Usyk reacts to that style. I think based on how well Usyk performed that he would have to be considered favourite for the rematch and future undisputed challenger right?
Yeah, AJ is training wrestling/grappling moves. But, his lack of stamina still will be big problem for himself. Fury has limitless stamina and can make tiring wrestling/grappling moves without gassing out.
Usyk beats Fury right now. Fury looks slow and sloppy and I feel the years of abuse are starting to take their toll on his physical assets.
I’ve said it before but too much is being made of Usyks win over Joshua. How so many people could pick Joshua to beat Usyk before the fight was unbelievable obviously they were taken in by the Matchroom media machine ! Joshua with all his flaws and lack of stamina was ripe for the picking against an elite level fighter in Usyk. Add to that the fact that Joshua’s corner were completely clueless and didn’t/couldn’t change anything from the first bell to the last one except shout “ brilliant boxing Anthony”.Usyks corner is arguably one of the best in the World where as Joshua’s is full of yes men and the head coach is the Team GB amateur coach. Usyk has done everything right so far and at the right time in his career but there are some big fights out there and some will be career defining,let’s see how it all plays out in 18-24months time . There is also the fact that Fury would beat Joshua a lot more convincingly than Usyk did .
Still it's quite savvy of Fury and his Father to convince Joshua to be the "Canary in the coal mine" so to speak regarding that strategy.
Anthony Bellew obviously did not say this. He just wants to be left alone to enjoy life with his family and his mates.
