Tyson Fury 'a lot more serious' for Oleksandr Usyk rematch, says Lennox Lewis - 'I always love a trilogy'
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Updated 20/12/2024 at 14:03 GMT
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Former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is excited for a huge rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday. The Brit told TNT Sports that he "loves a trilogy" and said he believes Fury is "a lot more serious" after his defeat in May. Lewis also explained why he thinks the bout in Saudi Arabia will be decided by a knockout from "the person who seizes the right moment".
'I love a trilogy' - Lewis says Fury 'a lot more serious' for Usyk rematch
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Lennox Lewis believes that Tyson Fury is "a lot more serious" about his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk and has predicted that the blockbuster bout will be decided by knockout.
The two heavyweights go head-to-head in Riyadh on Saturday, December 21, live on TNT Sports Box Office.
Usyk came out on top by split decision in their first meeting in May to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
While this time there are three titles – WBA, WBC and WBO – on the line rather than four, the anticipation is arguably even higher about what will happen in the ring.
Three-time world heavyweight champion Lewis told TNT Sports that he is hoping for Fury to tee up a third fight, and explained how he has seen a different attitude from the Brit this time around.
"I always love a trilogy. I believe that Tyson Fury is coming a lot more serious in this fight, he wants to win," Lewis said.
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"Oleksandr Usyk, I can’t go against him. He hasn’t lost yet. He’s a very positive, great fighter, he moves well.
"It really comes down to who is better thinking at the time, who gets in better punches, who seizes the moment in this fight.
"Tyson Fury needs to seize a lot of moments to win this fight."
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Usyk’s victory first time in May came via split decision, but Lewis believes things will be different this time around.
"I think it might end on a KO," said Lewis. "The way these guys are talking and training, I think they have trained even harder for this particular fight because it’s so important for both parties.
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"The person delivering the knockout is the person who seizes the right moment.
"Whether it’s Usyk breaking down Fury and Fury getting tired and leaving himself open for a shot, or Usyk getting hit with the perfect shot which affects him and Fury goes after him and takes him out.
"I want the best fighter to win. I want the best representative of heavyweight boxing to win. We’ve got good guys up there right now. It’s going to be a mega fight."
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How to watch Usyk v Fury 2?
discovery+ - TNT Sports Box Office events are now available to purchase and watch in the discovery+ app – on smart TVs, computer or mobile device, viewers wanting to watch the fight should visit https://www.discoveryplus.com/gb/ppv-purchases and follow instructions to register and then purchase the event.
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