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Oleksandr Usyk vs Mike Tyson: Tony Bellew Makes His Pick

Oleksandr Usyk vs Mike Tyson: Tony Bellew Makes His Pick

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Mike Tyson: Tony Bellew Makes His Pick

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Mike Tyson: Tony Bellew Makes His Pick

On July 19 at Wembley Stadium, the heavyweight division was again in the spotlight as Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) faced Daniel Dubois (22-3, 21 KOs) for undisputed heavyweight glory. The mercurial Ukrainian has rightly received praise from all corners after once again proving why he is considered the number one heavyweight in the world. When speaking to Esports Insider, Tony Bellew weighed in on a fascinating, hypothetical matchup between Usyk and prime Mike Tyson.

Oleksandr Usyk Remains Top of the Heavyweight Tree

Bellew Reveals Why Usyk Would Beat ‘Iron Mike’

Defeating Dubois at Wembley Stadium ensured Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion for the second time. It was a dominating performance, as Usyk stopped the Brit in round five.

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When discussing Usyk vs prime Tyson, Bellew said: “Mike Tyson in his prime was vicious and ruthless, but I think Usyk does to Mike Tyson what he did to Murat Gassiev. I think he just stays away and he just stays away. He’s so smart now. He knows how to tie people up. He knows how to lock people down on the inside. He knows how to use a clinching grip.

“He’s adapted and learnt all these little strategies, fight by fight. He learned an awful lot in those Anthony Joshua fights. He’s so fit and he’s so agile and so elusive. He just figures it out.

What’s Next for Oleksandr Usyk

Usyk has risen to the challenge and beaten the best of the best in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. What remains for him to achieve? He has been undisputed champion three times, including once at cruiserweight, and many have speculated he may retire after his latest win.

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If we do see Usyk again, Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs), the WBO interim heavyweight champion and the undefeated German, Agit Kabayel (26-0, 18 KOs) remain the most deserving of their opportunity. Whatever comes next for the 38-year-old, his legacy is secure.

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