Fury looked the same as against Ngannou. He isn't better than this.

[automaton89]

Good fight but let's not pretend the Ngannou performance was a fluke. Fury fought EXACTLY the same way against usyk, for better or worse. He isnt better than this

[Atypicalbrit]

Fury fought tactically the best fight he could at this stage, but physically he's declined a lot.

Rounds 3-7 Usyk slowed down so much man, he was barely doing anything, it was a nice leisurely pace where Fury could just pick shots from range

He hurt Usyk multiple times but didn't go forward

When it looked like he had completley taken over the fight and just needed to pile on some pressure to get Usyk to wilt he didn't go forward.

It's because he can't.

His legs are stiff as a board, he used his reach well, used his long arms to put in Usyk's face and keep him off

But there was no second gear there at all.

You telling me the Fury from Wilder 2 has Usyk that hurt and that befuddled and he doesn't jump all over him?

Fury never went forward with intent once, because he can't.

He is what he is now

[automaton89]

Fury fought a million times better tonight. He was more agile, quicker, acurate and active. He also took a lot more damage. He just fought a much more skilled opponent tonight.

More active? He did almost nothing the first three rounds. Tactically the same. Pot shotting from the outside. He nailed ngannou clean several times.

He had a good run with uppercuts but it was the same fury.

[sleazyfellow]

Those fights with Deontay took alot from him, although younger than Usyk the mileage on him is way over Usyk.

[automaton89]

Fury fought tactically the best fight he could at this stage, but physically he's declined a lot.

Rounds 3-7 Usyk slowed down so much man, he was barely doing anything, it was a nice leisurely pace where Fury could just pick shots from range

He hurt Usyk multiple times but didn't go forward

When it looked like he had completley taken over the fight and just needed to pile on some pressure to get Usyk to wilt he didn't go forward.

It's because he can't.

His legs are stiff as a board, he used his reach well, used his long arms to put in Usyk's face and keep him off

But there was no second gear there at all.

You telling me the Fury from Wilder 2 has Usyk that hurt and that befuddled and he doesn't jump all over him?

Fury never went forward with intent once, because he can't.

He is what he is now

I am not saying it was wrong, but it was the same fighter. I don't recommend rematching Ngannou if I were him. Ngannous weakness doesn't show against fury. He can take his punches.

[automaton89]

Those fights with Deontay took alot from him, although younger than Usyk the mileage on him is way over Usyk.

It looked like the Kronk style is replaced by the younger Fury who beat Wlad. But it just doesn't hold up against tougher opponents than old wlad.

[Spray_resistant]

Nah, he fought much better tonight, punches were crisp and varied, good movement.

I think he got arrogant and thought little of Francis now honestly.

[Atypicalbrit]

Perfectly put but I'd like to explore this a bit. Why couldn't Fury have closed in on top of him and beat him down like with Wallin? Is it a matter of endurance at that age? I saw no inspiration from him after that. He kept resetting with no pretense of any defensive awareness. He hasn't been able to target the head at range for years. The game plan should have been to crowd him, body shot him and contain Usyk. Like in the mid rounds. But then he went back to this half @zz'd Ali style, which is the exact style Otto Wallin had success against before Fury adjusted. Idk, all and all Fury looked weak, in attentive and disinterested as the fight wore on.

Fury is physically breaking down and mentally I don't think hes as hungry anymore.

I think when he retired after the Whyte fight he meant it, but he likes the attention and money so he tried to keep going with easy fights until he couldn't avoid Usyk anymore.

Fury was given an absoloute gift tonight in that version of Usyk, Usyk REALLY doesn't like it to the body and every time fury dug him there he looked noticeably hurt.

Considering everyone spoke about Usyk's body weakness, the fact he was so easy to hit there and looked so effected every time he was, I mean could fury have asked for any more?

Additionally Usyk's stamina was lower than usual and he couldn't keep up the movement.

In the end Usyk just had a bit better legs and more desire to actually win.

Honestly I don't know who I pick in a rematch, I guess fury is the same but Usyk might be even more terrible so Fury has a chance.

[Nash out]

Perfectly put but I'd like to explore this a bit. Why couldn't Fury have closed in on top of him and beat him down like with Wallin? Is it a matter of endurance at that age? I saw no inspiration from him after that. He kept resetting with no pretense of any defensive awareness. He hasn't been able to target the head at range for years. The game plan should have been to crowd him, body shot him and contain Usyk. Like in the mid rounds. But then he went back to this half @zz'd Ali style, which is the exact style Otto Wallin had success against before Fury adjusted. Idk, all and all Fury looked weak, in attentive and disinterested as the fight wore on.

I still had Fury by a point, but think Wilder 3 took a lot out of him. He's not what he was, but still beat Usyk imo. Nash out

[baroidi]

Fury looked good, but he was facing an opponent levels above Ngannou. It's not difficult to knock Fury down, but when Usyk clipped him, Fury foolishly tried to stay on his feet and took too many clean shots. He should've just went down or taken a knee.