Boxing Preview: Fury, Usyk set for historic fight, who snatches the big crown?

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Fury and Usyk, two unbeaten heavyweight boxers, will clash in a high-stakes fight in Riyadh on Saturday to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999

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According to the score, “The 6-foot-9 Fury is a master of using his heavy build and swarming and leaning on his opponents to tire out their lower halves. He successfully employed this strategy to dismantle Deontay Wilder in the second fight of their trilogy series to win the WBC belt. He also possesses elite hand speed, a high in-ring IQ, and an unmatched determination to overcome the odds when it matters most.

When asked about his impression of Usyk as a heavyweight after dominating the cruiserweight division, Fury replied, “Yep, absolutely. Been very impressed with all the stuff he’s done.” “For me, the fight is important. Winning four belts is important. Being undisputed is important. But, more importantly, it’s about giving that emotion and feeling of joy to my Ukrainian people. My Ukrainian friends, my Ukrainian soldiers. It’s an opportunity to share some positivity with them and I want to do that.”Usyk has complained about the ring to be used on Saturday.

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