Boxing greats tip Fury if bout goes the distance
Losangeles:formerheavyweight championslennoxlewisandevander Holyfield believe Tyson Fury can dethronedeontaywilderifsaturday’s WBC championship ight goes the distance.
WBC heavyweight king Wilder takes on Britain’s Fury at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday in a battle of unbeaten fighters.
The high-stakes contest could ultimately pave the way for a money-spinning unification bout against Anthony Joshua, the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion.
While several former heavyweights believe Wilder possesses the punching power to force an early victory on Saturday, Lewis and Holyfield believe the odds will tilt in Fury’s favour the longer the fight goes on.
“I think with Deontay’s power, he might be able to end it early, but if Tyson can frustrate him and it goes the distance, then it could go his way,” Holyfield said Tuesday.
“Tyson’s always been the bigger fighter. In fighting Deontay it’s the same case. If things get difficult, he’s (Fury’s) got more experience and a lot of tricks.”
Lewis, the former undisputed heavyweight king, echoed Holyfield’s verdict. “If it goes the distance then it belongs to Tyson Fury,” Lewis said. “If it’s a short fight it will belong to Deontay Wilder.” Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson meanwhile believes Fury’s mental durability will carry him to the title.
Fury has made a successful return to Boxing after a lengthy layoff.