After the recent press conference for the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Fury has confirmed that his training team will remain unchanged. He emphasized that he will not make drastic changes to his strategy for the rematch against Usyk. The highly anticipated rematch between the two is scheduled for December 21 in Saudi Arabia.
Despite the split decision loss in May, where Usyk took the undisputed world title, Fury decided to keep his team, which includes head trainer SugarHill Steward, assistant Andy Lee, and his father, John Fury.
During the first fight, there were questions regarding the clarity of his corner’s instructions, and Andy Lee admitted that “there were probably too many voices.” Now, the dynamic in the corner is expected to be more controlled, avoiding distractions for Fury.
Promoter Frank Warren emphasized that Tyson Fury’s team “cannot get carried away by emotions” and highlighted the importance of calm in crucial moments of the fight. In an interview with Sky Sports, Warren noted, “Tyson is very sensible and knows boxing inside out. He knows what he has to do and will make sure it’s done.”
Warren also expressed understanding of the influence Fury’s father has in the corner, emphasizing that “emotions can take over” in critical situations, as happened in the ninth round of the first fight when Fury took a hard hit. However, Warren cautioned that this time, “that corner cannot be emotional; it has to be calm.”
Andy Lee also acknowledged the criticism the team received after the May loss and assured that the team has learned from it. “When you lose, you’re open to criticism. If we had won the fight, nobody would have said a word, but there were probably too many voices in the corner,” Lee told Sky Sports.
Furthermore, the assistant coach stressed the importance of Tyson Fury staying focused during breaks between rounds, avoiding any type of information “overload.”
For the rematch, the focus will be on maintaining calm and providing Fury with precise, necessary instructions at every moment. “There won’t be any changes. Sugar’s going to say what he’s going to say. John’s going to say what he’s going to say,” said Lee. “I don’t usually speak. I just told Tyson he was down on the cards. I was told that and had to relay it to him. That’s when I spoke.”
Fury’s team is confident that the British champion can make the necessary adjustments to defeat Usyk in the second bout. According to Lee, “The better fighter wins the rematch. Usyk will be better, but Tyson can be a lot better.” Lee even suggested that in the first fight, Fury “was nowhere near his best,” hinting at significant room for improvement.
The highly anticipated rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk promises not only a strategic battle but also a test of control and composure in Fury’s corner. With a team seeking greater clarity and calm, Fury aims to regain his world title and reaffirm himself as the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Andy Lee acknowledged there “probably were too many voices” in Tyson Fury’s corner during the defeat to Oleksandr Usyk 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/cVfWYOAqwa
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