Former World Champion Ricky Hatton Makes His Pick For Undisputed Fight Between Tyson Fury And Oleksandr Usyk

In the sport of boxing, certain match-ups leave the fans in splits. Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is one such example. However, legendary boxing world champion, Ricky Hatton has a decisive answer. The 44-year-old is the former light welterweight and welterweight champion. After a series of failed negotiations, the undisputed bout that the boxing community was waiting for has come to fruition. Supposedly, both the heavyweight champions have signed on the dotted line, and the fight will take place in Saudi Arabia on December 23 or in January. In a recent interview, Hatton was asked to weigh in on this undisputed heavyweight clash.

In response, the retired boxer gave a comprehensive assessment considering their skillset, size, and experience. So who does he predict to win this undisputed fight? Let’s wait no further and unwrap this question.

Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk? Ricky Hatton weighs in

One can have distinct opinions on this match-up. However, Hatton gave his final verdict on the physical differences between the two. He asserted that Fury is taller, has a bigger reach, and is significantly heavier. Needless to say, Fury would be stronger and more durable. Moreover, he thinks that the WBC heavyweight champion has all the skillsets in the world. Although he gives respect to the skills of Uysk, he sided with the boxer from his homeland. Reflecting on the same, as per IFLTV, he stated, “When you think Tyson has the height, the reach, he can box southpaw, Orthodox, stand there, sit in there, and have a fight, he can sit and sway and move and make you miss off the back-foot. He can lean, counterpunch, he does everything Uysk does and he’s got the strength and weight advantage.”

Moreover, in his concluding lines, he did not disregard the possibility of an upset. He added, “I can’t see anything other than a Tyson win. But it’s not a foregone conclusion.” 

The sport of boxing is unpredictable. Especially when two heavyweight champions are trading blows inside the ring, anything can happen. Moreover, let’s take a look at another boxing legend, Evander Holyfield, giving his prediction on this matchup.

Evander Holyfield weighs in on Fury vs. Uysk

Just like Hatton, even Holyfield stated that Fury will get the better of Uysk. He thinks Fury is undefeated because he is simply unbeatable and has proven that time after time. In an interview, he stated, “The fact of the matter is, ain’t nobody has beat him! I don’t know [how Usyk could beat Fury]. Ain’t nobody did it and, until somebody does it, who’s to say anybody can? If nobody has beat you, then you ain’t shown you can lose.”

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It would be hard to deny Holyfield’s assessment. However, it bears a mention that Uysk, just like, ‘The Gpsy King,” is undefeated. Although many boxing pundits have their picks in mind, we are curious to know, what are your predictions. Share it with us in the comments below.