Joseph Parker believes that the "Gypsy King" will be able to defeat the Ukrainian.
Former world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker shared his opinion regarding the upcoming rematch between WBA, WBO, WBC and IBO title holder Oleksandr Usyk and former champion Tyson Fury.
The New Zealander predicts that the Briton will show himself better in the second fight against the Ukrainian and will be able to win.
“The one who has the most confidence always wins. Usyk will prepare well for the rematch. I recently spoke with Tyson. I liked his attitude towards the fight. He will definitely change something and will be the best in the rematch.
I wish him all the best during his preparation for the fight, I see his attitude, I hope Tyson wins,” Parker was quoted as saying by talkSPORT.
The Usyk-Fury rematch will take place on December 21 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). All the titles that the Ukrainian boxer holds will be at stake.
Unlike the first fight, this time the title of absolute world champion will not be at stake, since Alexander had previously renounced the IBF title. Now it is in the hands of Daniel Dubois, who has already managed to defend it by knocking out Anthony Joshua.
Recall that on the night of May 19, 2024, Usyk defeated Fury by split decision in a fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion. At the end of the ninth round, Alexander knocked his opponent down.
Thus, Alexander defended the WBO, WBA, IBO and IBF belts, and also took the WBC title from the “Gypsy King”. Usyk became the first absolute world champion in the heavyweight division in the 21st century.
Before that, the last “absolute” heavyweight champion was Lennox Lewis, who won this status in 1999, when he defeated Evander Holyfield. At that time, the WBA, WBC and IBF titles were at stake. The WBO belt was recognized as equal in 2007, so Usyk became the first “absolute” heavyweight champion in history with four main titles.