Revealed: Tyson Fury NEEDS to fix troubling habit in rematch with Oleksandr Usyk or risk devastation in round 8

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Revealed: Tyson Fury NEEDS to fix troubling habit in rematch with Oleksandr Usyk or risk devastation in round 8
Published: Dec, 21 2024 18:38

Tyson Fury reportedly has a major weakness in his game that Oleksandr Usyk could look to exploit in their rematch. On Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, Fury and Usyk will share the ring once more with the world heavyweight title on the line. The highly-anticipated showdown marks the first time in Fury's professional career that he will enter a clash looking to secure redemption.

 [The software's analysis noted the Gypsy King has a tendency to fade the longer his fights go on]
Image Credit: Mail Online [The software's analysis noted the Gypsy King has a tendency to fade the longer his fights go on]

In May, Usyk handed Fury his first loss over 12 hard-fought rounds to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis unified the division more than two decades ago. However, if Fury is to avenge the defeat he may need to be wary of a chink in his armour that has been identified by an advanced AI-powered software.

Image Credit: Mail Online

According to data from Jabbr, which analyses the impact and effectiveness of each punch thrown during a fight, Fury has displayed tendency to fade in the later rounds throughout his career. An AI-powered software has identified a weakness of Tyson Fury that Oleksandr Usyk could exploit.

 [Usyk came close to scoring a finish after landing an extended flurry in round 9 of their first fight]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Usyk came close to scoring a finish after landing an extended flurry in round 9 of their first fight]

The software's analysis noted the Gypsy King has a tendency to fade the longer his fights go on. . 'Unlike Usyk, Fury seems to be less strong on the finish,' the analysis concluded. 'He's been less successful in rounds 11 and 12 against his previous opponents compared to the earlier rounds against them.

 [Fury ultimately recovered and rallied to reach the final bell in May before losing a decision]
Image Credit: Mail Online [Fury ultimately recovered and rallied to reach the final bell in May before losing a decision]

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