Just thought about it, Fury needs to tone down the Rope-A-Dope/using the corners-ropes for leverage gimmick, if he's gonna be competitive in the second fight. Usyk figured out that pattern as time went on and finally tracked where his big ass was going lol. Fury is really to wide to be that type of counter puncher, especially at the elite level.(I mean, even Wilder figured his ass out in the 1st fight)
On the other hand, anyone has yet to beat grizzly bear/mauler Fury, which I'm pretty sure Fury is looking to come as for the second fight. Big 300+lb, all forward moving action, Usyk will need to come for a brawl next time, little respect cause Fury will not show much respect next fight, he will try and maul Usyk.
But yeah, that rope-a-dope parody from Fury has been exposed badly tonight. He's too wide to peek-a-boo in corners and lay on the ropes, his best shot at Usyk was continuing those shots to the body and actually using his height/length with the jab/uppercuts, any other punches required too much leverage/leaning. Sugar Hill even said in the corner "you don't have to hit him hard" he wanted him to use his height to win, not necessarily his fist.
Rope-A-Dope is a cool strategy in small burst, Fury overused and made himself too predictable. Usyk gets Fury in a real brawl next time, I can see Fury getting exhausted quick and getting TKO'd. Anyways, what a great f***ing fight last night
Damn, Wilder went out so sad, I think he started over thinking/doubting himself way too much. He has no place in boxing now
Damn, Wilder went out so sad, I think he started over thinking/doubting himself way too much. He has no place in boxing now
Everything that goes up
Must come down
wilder had a good run but its time to hang the gloves up.
Before he starts looking like Broner out here