Joe Rogan has shared a fascinating theory about Tyson Fury ahead of his blockbuster rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury suffered the first defeat of his professional career when he succumbed to Usyk in their undisputed showdown earlier this year.
But he has the chance to exact revenge as the heavyweight stars renew hostilities on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Ahead of their rematch, the self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' took to social media to share an image of his physique, which got boxing fans online talking.
UFC commentator Rogan has also weighed in on Fury vs. Usyk as he believes the British fighter is 'not all there anymore'.
The podcaster referenced the former world champion's bruising encounters with Deontay Wilder.
While Fury never lost to Wilder, he absorbed a serious amount of damage in each of their three fights.
Speaking on his podcast via Essentially Sports, Rogan said: "Fury was terrified of Wilder’s power. He got dropped with a furious left hook; he got rocked in the eighth round. Bro, it’s the same thing you see in the Usyk fight.
"He’s not all there anymore," he added. "Those fights with Deontay Wilder took something out of him. 100 per cent."
Fury fought Wilder three times between December 2018 and October 2021.
Their first fight ended in a split draw, with Fury then recording back-to-back stoppage victories.
One thing's for sure; Rogan is eager for Usyk and Fury to run it back.
After their May showdown, he congratulated the Ukrainian as he looked forward to the rematch.
On Instagram, the 57-year-old wrote: "What a fight! Congratulations to @usykaa for winning the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the world! And huge props to @tysonfury for not just surviving the 9th round but coming back strong. No one recovers from being rocked like Fury. He’s truly got the heart of a champion. I can’t wait for the rematch!"
Topics: Joe Rogan, Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, Boxing
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