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title: "George Groves Doubles Down On Tyson Fury-Usyk Prediction: “He’s Getting Better”"
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# George Groves Doubles Down On Tyson Fury-Usyk Prediction: “He’s Getting Better”

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk hold all four heavyweight titles between them, and a fight to crown an undisputed champion is one of the most sought-after in the sport.

Around the time that the match-up actually looked likely, former super-middleweight world champion, George Groves, said [he was backing the Ukrainian to win because he was ‘a fan boy’](https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/1271878/george-groves-oleksandr-usyk-best-heavyweight-tyson-fury/) even though he questioned the size difference.

Months later, no fight has been cemented, but the former world champion turned pundit has secured his prediction. Speaking to [IFL TV,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AG6zhqOcLaI&t=827s) Groves said he’s confident the Ukrainian wins.

> “I think he beats Tyson. He’s a better boxer than Tyson. I think sharper with the feet. He hasn’t really ever come unstuck, Usyk, not since he’s been up at heavyweight. I think he’s been getting better and better.
>
> He had that round with Joshua where he got caught, but it just shows you he’s got a good chin.”

Groves believes that the timing is right for Usyk to beat Fury, whose last three fights are Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora.

> “He’s a totally different fighter than Fury’s fought for the last few years. I just think he’s fresh, in-form, and Fury hasn’t boxed really that much lately has he?
>
> He’s into retirement and the he’s not, and now he’s got an exhibition fight. So different mentality. And I think maybe Fury doesn’t quite fancy this Usyk fight, That’s why it hasn’t been made.”

Unfortunately for fans, it’s a prediction that just may never be put to the test. Negotiations crumbled earlier this year, and [Usyk is now facing Daniel Dubois as a mandatory challenger.](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/daniel-dubois-and-joshua-compared-for-usyk/)

Fury has moved in a different direction entirely, putting his duties as WBC champion on hold for a crossover event with MMA star, Francis Ngannou.