Famous Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin shared his opinion on how to become the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk must act in a fight against a WBC title holder Tyson Fury.
“The tendril is smaller, so he needs to level out the awkwardness and reach of Fury’s arms. To do this, Usyk must be aggressive and move his head, which he is good at. He has a good footwork. He needs to combine it all: hit the body and try to press on Fury. Usyk needs to make sure Fury doesn't clinch him and push him down as he gets closer. Alexander needs to shorten the distance and work on the near.
Fury is bigger so he needs to be himself and try to keep Usyk away from him. I think Fury can both outbox him and be aggressive. Perhaps that would be even better. It seems to me that if he makes Usyk back away, then this will be optimal for him. I think Fury should use a good jab, try to force Usyk to back off, and when Alexander gets close, he needs to clinch and hold him, ”Vallin said in an interview with the Boxing Social YouTube channel.
