Tyson Fury showed up for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, looking heavier than ever. The Gypsy King tipped the scales at 281 pounds on Saturday, a significant increase from his previous fight.
Fury's weight gain has sparked a lot of talk. He weighed in fully clothed, even wearing a leather jacket. Some think it's just another one of his mind games, and he might actually be much lighter.
The extra pounds have led to criticism about Fury's physical condition. Tim Bradley, a Hall of Fame fighter and former world champion, didn't hold back in his assessment on his YouTube channel.
"Fury looks fat and out of shape. You can see the tire around his waist. He looks exactly like he did when he fought Ngannou. He doesn't look prepared at all."
Bradley thinks Fury's strategy of bulking up to bully Usyk won't work. He pointed out that Usyk isn't Deontay Wilder and called the move "stupid."
"Usyk is a technician. He'll use movement and leg work. He'll target Fury's body and take advantage when Fury overextends his punches."
The former champ predicts Usyk will win by stoppage, saying he now understands how to fight Fury after their first match.
This rematch is crucial for Fury. A win will keep him in the conversation as one of the best heavyweights of his generation. Usyk took the first fight by split decision when Fury weighed 262 pounds.
Despite the criticism, Fury has a knack for proving people wrong. The fight promises to be a showdown between two of boxing's top heavyweights, with both looking to settle their rivalry once and for all.
