Evander Holyfield built hype for an undisputed fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury by praising both men.
Hall-of-famer, who remains the only four-time world heavyweight champion, has retired from the sport as one of the greats with an incredible list of achievements to prove. that.
Perhaps no man is more qualified than ‘The Real Deal’ to give his thoughts on a boxer like Usyk. After all, he’s done what the Ukrainians are trying to do – unify belts in both cruiser and heavyweight classes.
There is a bond in their journey – and it shows when Holyfield discusses the champion. He told FightHype.com what Usyk benefits him in an undisputed clash.
“He’s a talented boxer and you know, boxing is about boxing. The little guy usually has faster hands, a little better movement, and I think he’s a good fighter. When you are a good boxer, you have a bigger chance than a big boxer. “
Holyfield praised Fury, Who will bring the WBC belt to the table?. It seems the legend, like many fans, is struggling to pick a winner.
“Fury has proven that he can fight inside and out and he has experience. I think it will be difficult but you never know.”
“Usyk is a good fighter, and you have to make some adjustments to fight [him]. It must be a challenging fight.
The 59-year-old suggested where the fight would go:
It has a lot to do with the heart, man. That’s the difference. You can fight a 6’9 guy – that’s the will you have – it comes down to will. “
We can refer to heart and will along with both Usyk and Fury. For Usyk – a man who rematched Anthony Joshua to keep his championship spot while his country was raging in the fury of a devastating war with Russia – that was unquestionable.
In another angle, the famous British boxer built himself from a period of depression and drug abuse, losing more than 100 lbs in the process, to getting back to the absolute pinnacle of the sport by beat longtime champion Deontay Wilder.
If Holyfield is right, and undisputed bout At the bottom of our hearts, we’re definitely fighting a war.
