Highlights

  • Carl Froch doubts that the highly anticipated Fury-Usyk superfight will take place on February 17, suggesting Fury may need more preparation time.
  • Froch speculates that Fury's recent victory and family commitments during the holiday season might impact his readiness for the February event.
  • Usyk plans to retire from boxing after fighting Fury and pursue his passion for football with his Ukrainian team, FC Polissya Zhytomyr.

Carl Froch expresses doubt about the likelihood of Tyson Fury's highly anticipated superfight with Oleksandr Usyk taking place on February 17. The two fighters are slated to vie for all four heavyweight division belts, aiming to determine the inaugural undisputed heavyweight world champion in the era of four belts.

Froch is skeptical about the proposed date, suggesting that 'The Gypsy King' may require additional time for preparation. This sentiment aligns with remarks from Fury's father, John, who shares the view that his son may not be adequately prepared to face the Ukrainian champion. Fury's recent victory against Francis Ngannou, making his boxing debut, has sparked debate among observers who question whether Fury's performance indicates a potential decline in his skills.

Carl Froch Predicts Fury-Usyk Is Pushed To March

Tyson Fury Was Supposed To Face Usyk In December 2023

Froch remains doubtful that the bout will occur on February 17, citing his belief that 'The Gypsy King,' Tyson Fury, will require additional preparation time. Expressing his thoughts on his YouTube channel, Froch remarked, "He's carrying a bit of weight, some excess that he needs to trim down before the fight." He speculated on the challenges Fury might face in enjoying a relaxing Christmas and New Year, considering his family commitments and the need for training during the festive season. Froch, referencing Fury's family life as portrayed on Netflix, acknowledged the heavyweight champion's desire to unwind with his wife and seven children.

Considering these factors, Froch raised the question of whether Fury would be willing to dedicate his holiday season to training for the February event, expressing uncertainty. He shared his prediction that the fight might be postponed until March, stating, "You heard it here first." Despite his reservations, Froch emphasized the importance of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight for the undisputed heavyweight unification and expressed optimism that it would eventually happen, though he harbored doubts about the initially proposed February date.

Usyk Plans To Retire After Fury Fight

Oleksandr Usyk Has Plans To Play Soccer

Usyk harbors a dual ambition in the world of sports, expressing his desire to defeat fellow heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, achieve undisputed status, and then transition to retirement to pursue his love for football.

Speaking at the WBC convention in Uzbekistan, Usyk said to ESNews that upon defeating Fury, he plans to retire and immerse himself in playing football with his cherished Ukrainian team, FC Polissya Zhytomyr. This inclination toward football is not new for Usyk, who previously mentioned his passion for the sport, asserting that he had signed a contract with FC Polissya Zhytomyr after participating in a friendly match with the team in July.