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WBC champion Tyson Fury is poised to challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles, aiming to achieve undisputed heavyweight status, a feat not accomplished since Lennox Lewis over two decades ago. The long-anticipated matchup between these formidable adversaries is now confirmed after months of uncertainty, fulfilling the boxing community’s dream of witnessing this historic encounter. But how are the champions preparing for it?

In a training comparison video of the two heavyweights uploaded by FightHubTV on YouTube, fans have given their predictions regarding this match-up. Before we go into the detailed analysis that they have provided, let us take a look at how the monsters are working up a sweat in their gym.

Tyson Fury’s Power vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s speed

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The undisputed heavyweight title fight, spanning 12 rounds, is scheduled for Saturday, February 17. The significant event is set to unfold at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After taking a break to recover and prepare for his next, we now see the ‘Gypsy King’, with his unconventional build throwing big powerful punches at the bag.

Usyk, on the other hand, is ripped and fast at connecting his shots. This provides us with an accurate picture of how the fight may unfold come February. As soon as the clip made its way to YouTube, fans lept at the opportunity to add their thoughts to the clips of both Titans preparing to go up against each other. Many considered Fury’s denial of maintaining a typical boxer’s physique a cover to fool fellow fighters. Some, however, believed Usyk may walk away with the win.

Fans engage in a tussle over Fury and Usyk

Fans have given their reasoning behind who they place their bets on. One fan placed their faith in Usyk. “Uysk will outbox fury. Faster and just the better boxer overall,” they said.

“Fury by brutal vicious KO,” remarked another user who went so far as to predict a knockout.

“The speed comparison is stark. Fury is done. Done.” predicted another user who believed Fury did not have it in him to beat Usyk.

Another fan stood by Fury. “Usyk looks like he has power than fury but it’s not the case,” they said.

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“This fight is going to make people so sad fury is going to beat him easy,” prophesized another user siding with Fury.

With Fury’s untainted record and Usyk’s desperation to beat the beast, fans cannot seem to reach a consensus on who will win.

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As the two Titans face each other next month, fans are grabbing onto the edge of their seats to see if their predictions will come true. Which side are you betting on? Let us know in the comments below.

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