By Tyson Fury is brimming with confidence as he prepares to face Oleksandr Usyk in their highly anticipated fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship on Saturday. Both fighters enter the ring with unbeaten records, setting the stage for an epic battle.
Unwavering Self-Belief
Fury, a two-time heavyweight world champion, is convinced that his will to win will be the deciding factor. “Why will I win? Because it’s what I do. I win, win, win no matter what,” Fury told Sky Sports. “I’ve always won.”
His self-assurance is bolstered by a 16-year professional career marked by victories against a variety of opponents. “I’ve fought orthodox and southpaws, tall, short, fat, thin… I’ve fought them all,” he said. Fury believes his experience and adaptability will enable him to overcome Usyk.
Strategic Flexibility
While Fury’s trainer, SugarHill Steward, likely has a game plan, Fury is confident in his ability to adapt in the ring. “I’ll figure it out when I get in there,” he stated, emphasizing his readiness to improvise based on the unfolding dynamics of the fight.
Fury’s approach underscores his belief that desire and determination will play crucial roles. “At the end of the day it comes down to who wants it more on the night and I think I’m that man,” he declared.
Historical Parallels
Fury compared the upcoming fight to the legendary rivalry between Hector and Achilles, framing it as a historic showdown between two elite fighters. “This is for who’s the Hector and who’s the Achilles. I believe the Achilles is me,” he said, highlighting his view of himself as the dominant force in the heavyweight division.
Overcoming Physical Setbacks
The fight, initially scheduled for February, was postponed due to a cut Fury sustained in sparring. Despite concerns that Usyk might target the scar tissue, Fury remains unfazed. “The cut, it is what it is. If it opens up in the fight, fantastic,” he said dismissively.
Recalling his bout with Otto Wallin in 2019, where he fought through a significant cut, Fury scoffed at the notion that a similar injury could deter him. “I heard Klitschko say a way how to beat me is target the cut – that’s not going to beat me. What are you going to do? Cause some blood to come out? Some blood trickling down my face, that isn’t going to stop me,” he asserted.
Unstoppable Determination
Fury’s resilience and resolve are evident in his closing remarks. “I just hope the referee lets me get a cut eye, if it happens. You need an army to stop me. Never mind a cut eye,” he insisted, underscoring his indomitable spirit.
As the world anticipates this clash of titans, Tyson Fury’s confidence and unwavering belief in his ability to win set the stage for a compelling and fiercely contested battle for heavyweight supremacy.
