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. Chatting with iFL TV, Hearn acknowledged a change of coronary heart and defined the potential affect of a Fury victory.
“If Fury wins – and I’m truly leaning in direction of him, I’ve had a little bit little bit of a change – Fury might battle Anthony Joshua for the unified world heavyweight title,” he mentioned. “The most important battle ever within the sport. Wembley, Riyadh, wherever.”
This dramatic shift comes simply weeks after Hearn brazenly said that Usyk’s talent, ring IQ, and prior triumph made him the logical favourite: “I don’t know tips on how to beat Usyk, however Tyson Fury is a really sensible fighter. He has sensible individuals within the nook, but in addition, from an IQ stage in boxing, he’s proper up there. Sadly, so is Oleksandr Usyk. So, my cash, particularly when he’s received the primary battle, will all the time be on Oleksandr Usyk. My coronary heart desires to see a Tyson Fury win… I’d like to see him do it, however I do see him because the underdog on this battle.”
Hearn’s feedback emerge after Fury confirmed a possible trilogy with Usyk, contingent on profitable the upcoming rematch.
