Eddie Hearn is willing Tyson Fury to beat Oleksandr Usyk when the pair clash later this year, but he thinks the Ukrainian will be victorious once again.
The pair will meet on December 21, live on DAZN PPV, and it’s a heavyweight rematch that has the boxing world excited.
Earlier this year, Usyk took the win against Fury when he overcame a tough start to record an impressive ninth round before winning on the scorecards.
Fury activated his option to take an immediate rematch, and it will officially take place at the end of the year.
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The imminent bout has got many high-profile boxing figures speculating about the outcome of the fight, and Eddie Hearn is the latest to have his say.
The Matchroom boss was present when Usyk and Fury came face to face at a London press conference last week, and he’s delivered his verdict on the battle.
“I have no idea how to beat him, but Tyson Fury is a very smart fighter,” said Hearn when speaking to IFLTV.
“He has smart people in the corner, but also, from an IQ level in boxing, he’s right up there. Unfortunately, so is Oleksandr Usyk. So, my money, especially when he’s won the first fight, will always be on Oleksandr Usyk.
“My heart wants to see a Tyson Fury win. Not just because he’s British but also because I want to set up the AJ fight. I’d love to see him do, but I do see him as the underdog in this fight.”
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