Ricky Hatton reveals ‘horrific’ reason why Tyson fury vs oleksandr USYK could be stop.
Tyson Fury’s highly anticipated clash with Oleksandr Usyk faced a setback when Fury sustained a severe cut above his right eye during sparring, forcing him to withdraw from the scheduled undisputed bout in February. However, the fight has been rescheduled for May 18 in Saudi Arabia, giving the ‘Gypsy King’ only a few months for his wound to fully recover.
Despite concerns about the impact of the injury, British boxing legend Ricky Hatton remains confident in Fury’s ability to heal in time for the fight. Hatton acknowledges the seriousness of such injuries, recalling his own experience requiring plastic surgery after a fight with John Thaxton. However, he believes Fury will have the right medical attention to ensure a proper recovery.
Hatton acknowledges the potential risk of the cut reopening during the fight but emphasizes that it would need to be significant for the referee to consider stopping the match, given the magnitude of the bout. He also notes Fury’s recent physical transformation and improved conditioning, suggesting it will benefit him in the ring against Usyk.
While Hatton sees Fury as the favorite, he believes Usyk poses a formidable challenge, particularly if Fury isn’t in optimal shape. However, with Fury’s renewed focus and commitment to his training camp, Hatton anticipates a strong performance from the British heavyweight.
If Fury emerges victorious, he will achieve a historic feat as the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Recent training footage indicates Fury is in excellent form and brimming with confidence, signaling his readiness for the upcoming showdown.
