Fury set to weigh 280lb for Joshua showdown in December
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 3 Nov, 20:51 · Archive
Tyson Fury is expected to weigh 280lb for his December fight with Anthony Joshua, a tactic that has backfired previously.
Tyson Fury is expected to weigh 280lb for his all-British heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua on 11 December at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The weight is 15lb heavier than what Fury weighed for his recent victory over Mariusz Wach in July, and just 1lb lighter than what he weighed for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk two years ago.
Fury weighed 281lb for the Usyk rematch in an attempt to stop his opponent early, but the tactic backfired as Usyk won on points for a second time. Former three-weight world champion Duke McKenzie questioned that decision at the time, telling talkSPORT that the extra weight would make Fury slower and more predictable in the ring.
Oleksandr Usyk, who has beaten both Fury and Joshua twice, has changed his prediction for the December bout. He now describes it as a '50/50' fight, having previously told the Mirror in July that Joshua would knock Fury out within six rounds. Usyk has been observing both camps closely, having trained Joshua for his recent fights before Joshua reunited with his former trainer Ben Davison for the Fury clash.
How it is being reported
- Tyson Fury's dad makes worrying admission ahead of Anthony Joshua fightJohn Fury did not stutter when offering his thoughts on his son Tyson's upcoming all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua later this yearMirror Sport · 3 Nov, 15:42
- Oleksandr Usyk changes his prediction for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson FuryOleksandr Usyk has changed his tune on Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury despite previously tipping good friend 'AJ' to reign supreme in their December dust-upMirror Sport · 3 Nov, 10:50
- Watch trailer for Rivals: Fury v JoshuaDiscover how Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's contrasting styles, personalities and careers helped shape a rivalry that has captivated boxing fans for more than a decade.BBC Sport · 3 Nov, 08:06
- Tyson Fury makes worrying decision for huge Anthony Joshua fightFormer two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is expected to pile on the pounds for his fight with Anthony Joshua - a tactic which has backfired in the pastMirror Sport · 2 Nov, 13:47
In this story: Tyson Fury · Anthony Joshua · Oleksandr Usyk · Principality Stadium · Cardiff · Mariusz Wach · Duke McKenzie · Ben Davison
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