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Usyk's Former Rival Names the Only Boxer Who Could Defeat the Ukrainian
Oleksandr Usyk is widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. He is the current WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion. Usyk has a record of 20-0, with 13 knockouts.
However, there is one boxer who Usyk's former rival, Tony Bellew, believes could defeat the Ukrainian. That boxer is Tyson Fury.
Fury is the current WBC heavyweight champion. He has a record of 33-0-1, with 24 knockouts. Fury is a much larger boxer than Usyk, and he has a significant reach advantage. He is also a very skilled boxer, with a good jab and a powerful right hand.
Bellew believes that Fury's size and power would be too much for Usyk. He said, "I think Tyson Fury is the only man who can beat Usyk. He's too big, too strong, and too powerful. Usyk is a great boxer, but I don't think he can handle Fury's size and power."
It is certainly possible that Fury could defeat Usyk. However, Usyk is a very skilled boxer, and he has a lot of heart. He is also very determined to remain undefeated. It would be a fascinating fight to watch, and it would be very difficult to predict who would win.
Here is a more detailed look at the strengths and weaknesses of both boxers:
Oleksandr Usyk
Strengths:
Very skilled boxer
Good footwork
Excellent hand speed
Powerful left-handed jab
Good chin
Weaknesses:
Not as big or strong as some of his opponents
Not a knockout puncher
Tyson Fury
Strengths:
Very large and strong
Significant reach advantage
Good jab
Powerful right hand
Weaknesses:
Not as fast or agile as some of his opponents
Can be vulnerable to counter-punchers
Ultimately, it is up to the fans to decide who they think would win a fight between Usyk and Fury. It would be a fascinating fight to watch, and it would be very difficult to predict who would win.