Terence Crawford expects an exciting rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury this December in Saudi Arabia. The two heavyweights will clash again for the undisputed crown, with Usyk looking to defend his titles.
The first fight in May saw Usyk win by decision. The Ukrainian's standout 9th round helped secure the victory, handing Fury his first-ever loss.
Crawford, a former two-weight undisputed champion himself, shared his thoughts on the upcoming bout. He's friends with both fighters, but closer to Usyk.
"That's tough man. I know the first time, the first fight I picked Usyk and, you know, Usyk's a good friend of mine, Tyson's a good friend as well but not as close as me and Usyk. I think it's going to be an exciting fight again. I think Tyson Fury is going to go to the drawing board try to pick up where he left off. Make the adjustments earlier than he did in the first fight."
Crawford doesn't believe Fury got overconfident in the first fight. He points to personal issues and the fight postponement as factors that affected Fury's performance.
"I don't think he got overconfident I just think Tyson Fury went through a lot in his personal life and I just think him training, the fight being postponed, that all plays a factor. I think this fight is going to be more competitive. I just think Tyson Fury going to come in with a different game plan like he did with Deontay Wilder."
Crawford's mention of the Wilder fights refers to Fury's strategy change. In their first bout, Fury fought on the back foot. For the rematch, he adopted a much more aggressive approach and stopped Wilder.
The rematch between Usyk and Fury promises to be another thrilling contest. Usyk will aim to keep his undefeated professional record intact, while Fury will look to bounce back from his first loss with a new game plan. Boxing fans around the world will eagerly await this heavyweight showdown in December.
