Bashir: "Usyk will beat Fury in a rematch as well"

James Ali Bashir stated in an interview with SecondsOut that Oleksandr Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs) will be the favorite in his world heavyweight title rematch with Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs).

"Usyk will beat him again. Usyk is a boxer of exceptional skills. Boxing is not about hard punches, boxing is about boxing skills, the ability to use technique and Usyk is simply the best boxer. He will outbox Tyson Fury again," said Bashir, who was in Usyk's corner when he won his first professional title.

Usyk's rematch with Fury for the WBA, WBO and WBC belts is tentatively scheduled for December 21. The Ukrainian won the first fight in May this year on points.