Fans Believe “AJ Wipes Fury Out” After Comparing Stats for Oleksandr Usyk’s Fights Against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

Who did it better? Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua! Back in 2021, ‘AJ’ took on Oleksandr Usyk and lost via unanimous decision. The very next year, the Englishman took another shot at the Ukrainian but lost again. Fast forward to 2024, Usyk defeated ‘The Gypsy King’ via a split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. 

While Usyk managed to score a knockdown against Fury, against Joshua, no such thing happened! So, in hindsight, AJ might seem better than Fury, right? Or is it the other way around? That was the debate among fans after an X post from IFL TV revealed the side-by-side comparison of the stats between Joshua and Fury during their respective fights against the Ukrainian boxing legend.

Turning to X yesterday, IFL TV compared Joshua’s 2022 fight against Usyk with the Usyk-Fury bout that unfolded last weekend. They highlighted some fascinating numbers. Usyk managed to land precisely the same number of punches (170) against Fury as he did in his rematch against Joshua. However, what’s truly intriguing is that he threw a staggering 305 fewer punches (407) against Fury compared to his showdown with Joshua (712).

Meanwhile, in the bout against AJ, Usyk connected with 131 power punches, whereas against Fury, he landed just 122. Against Fury, he did deliver 48 jabs, nine more than the 39 he managed against Joshua in their rematch.

Fury, on the other hand, significantly outperformed Joshua in terms of punches landed against Usyk. ‘The Gypsy King’ connected with 157 more punches compared to Joshua’s 124, despite both fighters throwing a similar number of punches. Fury unleashed 496 punches during the fight, slightly more than Joshua’s 492.

Tyson Fury managed to land 62 jabs on Usyk, a considerable 39 more than Joshua’s 23. However, AJ did make an impact with power punches, landing 101 on Usyk, which was six more than Tyson’s 96. Seeing the comparison unfold, fans quickly drew their own conclusion about who was the better boxer and who would emerge victorious if AJ and Fury fought. 

Fan suggests Tyson Fury was exposed by Oleksandr Usyk

Given the sheer scale of the fight, it didn’t take long for these stats to attract a lot of eyes. One user suggested that it might not be the most popular opinion among people, but they think Joshua would easily defeat Fury. Well, Joshua does have a few advantages over Fury, not to mention, that every fight is different, and predicting how a fight may go accurately is a difficult task. 

Another user reflected on the Fury-Usyk fight, suggesting that the Ukrainian exposed Fury’s shortfalls. However, in reality, Fury held up his own! Yes, he was on the back foot for quite some time, and also got knocked down. But he was able to immediately bounce back and give Usyk a run for his money. 

Someone else thought Tyson Fury undeniably stole the spotlight, outshining Anthony Joshua, while Oleksandr Usyk continued to display his phenomenal prowess, as expected. However, to get a definitive answer to the Fury-Joshua question, the duo needs to fight it out. 

While the previous user sided with Fury, this user seemed to be in Joshua’s corner, as they highlighted Joshua never came close to getting knocked down. Whereas, Fury was knocked down in the ninth round. Notably, knockdowns in a heavyweight fight are a little incidental, not taking away from Usyk’s skills. Plus, Usyk doesn’t really look for knockdowns or knockouts, so it’s hard to say.

Interestingly, the recent post from IFL seems to have shifted this user’s perspective on Anthony Joshua. They previously held the belief that AJ was the superior boxer, but the statistics presented have prompted a change of heart.

After the undisputed showdown has concluded, the stage is set for new thrilling matchups to captivate the world of boxing. Leading the charge is the eagerly awaited clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, a bout that fans have been clamoring for. But amidst the speculation, the burning question remains: Who will emerge victorious in this epic showdown?