Conor McGregor provides a verdict on Tyson Fury's blockbuster boxing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk
11/05/2024 07:33 AM
This coming December from the Kingdom Arena, one of the biggest rematches in heavyweight boxing history takes place when Tyson Fury looks to avenge his loss to Oleksandr Usyk.
This past May, Tyson Fury was handed his first-ever boxing loss when he was defeated by Ukrainian powerhouse, Oleksandr Usyk in a heavyweight classic fight.
Shortly after, ‘The Gypsy King’ activated his rematch clause and the two are now scheduled to rematch on December 21 at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.
Conor McGregor provides a verdict on Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Someone that has really integrated himself into the boxing world over the past few years, is Conor McGregor. The Irishman was in attendance for their first meeting in Riyadh, and will likely be front row for their rematch.
With their first fight being extremely close, ‘The Notorious’ has given his prediction for how the second fight will go and how he expects the British boxer to step into the ring this time around.
“We’ve always got to win our fights scheduled. You certainly don’t want to be on the receiving end, especially from a guy like Oleksandr Usyk,” McGregor told talkSPORT.
“But that was a close fight also, and I thought Fury had his moments. Fury is another guy who can make great adjustments and if you look at his trilogy with Deontay Wilder, he got better as it went on.
“I’m expecting a much more dialed-in and tactical Tyson Fury, and the size difference is substantial. But Usyk is a very crafty boxer and that’s a hell of a fight. UK heavyweight boxing is in a great place,” McGregor continued.
One reason why boxing is in a very healthy place at the moment is because of Turki Alalshikh, who continues to make fights between the best fighters in the world, something the sport has struggled to do for several years now.
With Turki now also providing a more hands-on approach to the UFC, McGregor is hopeful that he can help facilitate his comeback to the Octagon.
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McGregor claims Anthony Joshua should wait for Daniel Dubois rematch
Another boxing fight McGregor was front and center for was the recent all British affair between former champion, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.
‘Dynamite’ Dubois knocked Joshua out cold in the fifth round of their fight, resulting in a viral reaction from McGregor.
Following the fight, boxing fans called for Joshua to hang up the gloves but he came out shortly after claiming that he won’t be retiring. For several years, combat sports fans have longed for a fight between Joshua and Fury, with that looking increasingly unlikely now.
‘The Notorious’ believes that Joshua should wait for a rematch against Dubois instead of diving into anything else.
“I thought Joshua did some good things as well but he made errors when he got excited and started to put the back hand on him. But I’m excited to see that one again. He has shown in the past that he can put the corrections in place and make amends like he did in that (Andy) Ruiz fight.
“I’d like to see him have another go. Dubois was phenomenal on the night and it will be a tough task for Anthony, but if anyone can do do it, it’s AJ,” McGregor claimed.
