George Foreman compared Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk to his ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ fight with Muhammad Ali 50 years ago.
Ali won that legendary match by stoppage, and Foreman wondered if Usyk had it in him to approach the undisputed clash - live on DAZN PPV this Saturday - with the patience he needed.
Speaking to BoxingScene.com the former champion suggested that his own mistake was to look for a knockout rather than to focus on the scorecards.
He said: “Years ago, when I fought Muhammad Ali, I could’ve won every round, but I had it put in my mind, ‘I’m gonna knock out this guy who’s never been knocked out before.
“That’s the trouble: trying to knock someone out who’s never been knocked out before. But [Usyk] has the temperament to win every round, and that’s all. Go back to his corner, drink a little water, get a quick pep talk. Just win the rounds. He has it.”
With that in mind, Foreman predicted how the fight would turn out, and he thought Fury would come off second best.
He said: “Tyson Fury has met his match.”
Live on DAZN PPV: Fury vs. Usyk on May 18. Click here for details .