• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk tipped to 'end in controversy' as bold prediction made

Home> Boxing> Boxing News

Published 12:49 28 Apr 2024 GMT+1

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk tipped to 'end in controversy' as bold prediction made

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clash next month for undisputed glory.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk has been tipped to 'end in controversy', according to a former world champion boxer.

Fury will defend his WBC belt as Usyk will put his WBA (super), IBF and WBO world titles on the line when they meet on May 18.

The Saudi Arabia showdown will crown an undisputed champion at heavyweight as Anthony Joshua, who could fight the winner, has made his prediction.

Johnny Nelson, who like Usyk held the WBO cruiserweight title during his career, has also given his prediction for the monstrous battle.

And he's backed Fury vs. Usyk to 'end in controversy' after having a dream about next month's undisputed clash.

Advert

"I had a dream and Tyson Fury was in this dream. I'm trying to understand what I saw. It was controversial and Tyson Fury was not happy," he revealed.

"I don't know if that meant Tyson Fury won controversially or Tyson lost controversially, but I know there is a controversial decision with this fight.

"Mark that down! Tyson was pi**sed off, I don't know if he lost or won controversially. But there is going to be controversy!"

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off. Image: Getty
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off. Image: Getty

Advert

Nelson believes both Fury and Usyk can win by knockout as he highlighted the Brit's height.

He also believes the self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' could walk away from boxing if he loses to the Ukrainian.

"I think both men can win by knockout, without a doubt," he added.

"Each heavyweight fight Usyk is having he's getting more comfortable being in there with heavyweights.

Advert

"I know he had five heavyweight sparring partners, I spoke to three of them, and they said he got stronger as the rounds went on, and he manhandled all five of them.

"We're thinking that Fury's physicality is going to be a big problem for Usyk.

"But Tyson Fury's physicality is his height, reach and speed, not the power. Speed leads to power - and both fighters can get knocked out.

"If Fury gets knocked out like Francis Ngannou did, he'll chuck it in.

Advert

"His pride as a fighting man will make him internally combust, doesn't matter what his PR people say, if that happens to him he'll struggle to accept it.

"He said before he'd struggle to accept losing to a little cruiserweight."

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Boxing

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

X

@NasJabbar

Advert

Advert

Advert

  • Paris Fury has made her feelings clear on Tyson Fury retirement u-turn after shocking admission about their relationship
  • Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury fight suffers setback as change made just weeks before bout
  • Mike Tyson holds nothing back when making Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 prediction
  • How much Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk made from their rematch as staggering earnings confirmed

Choose your content:

9 hours ago
15 hours ago
16 hours ago
a day ago
  • 9 hours ago

    Jake Paul boxing opponent arrested just days after being beaten in main event bout

    Jake Paul beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a 10-round encounter on Saturday and the Mexican was arrested mere days later.

    Boxing
  • 15 hours ago

    Tyson Fury's financial accounts published online show exactly how much money he has after shock retirement u-turn

    Turki Alalshikh says Tyson Fury will return to face Oleksandr Usyk again in 2026.

    Boxing
  • 16 hours ago

    Paris Fury has made her feelings clear on Tyson Fury retirement u-turn after shocking admission about their relationship

    Paris Fury has revealed that she 'will support' Tyson Fury as he aims to become a world heavyweight champion again.

    Boxing
  • a day ago

    Tyson Fury makes retirement U-turn as Turki Alalshikh releases bombshell statement about his next fight

    Tyson Fury is set to return to the ring in a massive fight.

    Boxing