Fury vs Usyk 2: Lennox Lewis makes prediction for heavyweight unification fight
Lennox Lewis says Tyson Fury must inflict “hurt and pain” to defeat Alexander Usyk in their heavyweight rematch on Saturday.
Fury, 36, seeks revenge against undefeated Usyk; Who did he lose to in May? The decision to split.
former undisputed heavyweight champion Lewis picks Fury to win in first fight If the Briton can capitalize on his strengths, he will do so again in the rematch.
“Tyson Fury won this fight because he’s the bigger guy. He’s going to use the jab and need to throw more punches than he did in the first fight. He can’t mess around and needs to be completely serious,” Lewis told UK Broadcaster Sports Channel.
“Usyk is good at making you pay. He moves so well that he makes you miss and makes you pay.
“It’s not easy to run 12 rounds in the ring. I think it depends on who seizes the moment, who has the best stamina, and who can punch the most accurately.”
Usyk, 37, is the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lewis defeated Fury 25 years ago.
Saturday’s fight was not for the undisputed title, with Usyk forced to relinquish the IBF belt in the weeks following his victory.
Lewis advises Usyk, who has a slight advantage in the rematch, to “keep it close” and Fury wins again.
“When Fury punches, you punch him – make him miss and make him pay again,” he said.
“Get in there and hit the body because that’s going to affect Tyson Fury in the next few rounds.”
morecambe fighter fury Four stone heavier than Usyk At Friday’s weigh-in, he will be aiming to take advantage of his size.
If Fury becomes a three-time heavyweight champion, he will join an elite club.
Lewis joins Muhammad Ali and Evander Holyfield in achieving the feat.
“This is a very unique club. Only the strong will survive,” Lewis said of Fury’s chances.
“I set records for people who made history, for them to come back and beat. Tyson Fury is trying to make history, but he’s got a lot of work to do. He’s going to be out there.”
