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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 - Former British champion makes his prediction on the huge rematch

Ash Rose
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 - Former British champion makes his prediction on the huge rematchDAZN

The eyes of the boxing world will be on Saturday night's massive rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, a fight that is live on DAZN PPV, with no subscription required

Fury is out to avenge the loss he suffered to the Ukrainian in May, but many believe the fight is too close to call between the two heavyweights. 

Speaking exclusively to DAZN News, thanks to Heart Bingo, former WBO Cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson can't wait for the next chapter in the story between the two fighters in Riyadh. 

He said: "I think it's a round 13 going into this fight. This ain't no fresh start, you know, if you have one chance to make a first impression, Tyson had that.

"I believe Tyson would have beaten Usyk in the first fight, but he didn't. And so it's coming in heavier, understanding what's in front of him. And so therefore, I think his intent, his concentration will be a lot better.

"You've got the two best technically minded headways fighting each other in the world. There's no other fighter that compares, they may be stronger, they may be faster, but these guys are good-thinking boxers that are against each other, which doesn't happen very often. Usyk was hurt as well in the first fight, and he showed his gut. He came through, dug it out, and then turned it around and did the same to Tyson.

"So you saw two fighters, one 37 years old, one 36 years old, giving their heart and soul and putting it on the line."

Usyk v Fury competition

As for a winner, Nelson admits he's gone back and forth on who will be victorious on Saturday night, but for today at least he is predicting another win for the reigning champion. 

"This week, today, I'm leaning towards Usyk, but I might change my mind tomorrow." He added. 

"Because I've just seen Usyk and I'm like, he looks relaxed, he looks big, he looks confident,  he looks comfortable.

"And I'm quite sure Usyk from his opinion would think, you know what,  I lived a life. After the last fight, Tyson hit the headlines, I think he was drunk in the street.  If I was Usyk, I'd be thinking, nah, you know what, one thing I've got more than you is a commitment, and a discipline. Whereas for Tyson, it probably doesn't mean Jack diddly,  

"Today, you asked me the question, I'd lean towards Usyk." 

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