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The DAZN PPV rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is about for December 21 in Saudi Arabia with the Gypsy King decided to avenge his solely profession defeat. Promoter Eddie Hearn, who beforehand backed the Ukrainian, has now reversed course. Talking to iFL TV, Hearn acknowledged a change of coronary heart and defined the potential affect of a Fury victory.
“If Fury wins – and I’m actually leaning towards him, I’ve had a little bit of a switch – Fury could fight Anthony Joshua for the unified world heavyweight title,” he stated. “The biggest fight ever in the sport. Wembley, Riyadh, wherever.”
This dramatic shift comes simply weeks after Hearn brazenly acknowledged that Usyk’s talent, ring IQ, and prior triumph made him the logical favourite: “I have no idea how to beat Usyk, but Tyson Fury is a very smart fighter. He has smart people in the corner, but also, from an IQ level in boxing, he’s right up there. Unfortunately, so is Oleksandr Usyk. So, my money, especially when he’s won the first fight, will always be on Oleksandr Usyk. My heart wants to see a Tyson Fury win… I’d love to see him do it, but I do see him as the underdog in this fight.”
Hearn’s feedback emerge after Fury confirmed a possible trilogy with Usyk, contingent on profitable the upcoming rematch.
