Tyson Fury has seemingly been piling on the pounds throughout his training camp, looking to maximise his physical advantages over Oleksandr Usyk.
The pair will lock horns in a fiercely anticipated rematch this Saturday, with the two formidable technicians hoping to end their intense rivalry by producing a dominant performance.
While Oleksandr Usyk emerged from their first encounter victorious – becoming a two-division undisputed champion – Tyson Fury has nonetheless insisted that this fight will be different.
Not only that, but ‘The Gypsy King’ is set to record an enormous weight when he hits the scales on Friday, teasing a possible 30 lb increase.
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Tyson Fury reveals new weight ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch
It is no secret that Fury’s best chance of exacting revenge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is by utilizing his physical strength against the natural cruiserweight.
In his rematch with Deontay Wilder, for instance, the Brit swiftly forced his smaller opponent onto the back foot, suffocating the distance between them.
And by doing so, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ was no longer afforded the time or space to set up his explosive attacks, allowing Fury to establish his authority.
A similar tactic is expected to be used against Usyk who, unlike Wilder, just so happens to be one of the most skilful operators on the planet.
But in order to facilitate what promises to be a vastly more assertive display, Fury must impose himself not only in the ring but also during fight week.
And so, it appears that the 36-year-old is planning on doing just that, telling BoxNation that he is likely to weigh in at around 290 lbs.
How significant will Tyson Fury’s weight advantage be against Oleksandr Usyk?
Regardless of Usyk’s remarkable mental fortitude, a heavier and therefore stronger version of Fury could inspire a degree of concern in the Ukrainian’s camp.
After all, while the 37-year-old has ample confidence against the heavyweight he faced back in May, a possible 60 lb size difference would undoubtedly be uncharted territory.
Yet still, Usyk may view it from the perspective that the extra weight will slow his opponent down, allowing him to pivot around a more static target.
At the same time, though, his movement could be restricted the second Fury sticks him behind a punishing jab.