Tyson Fury appears to have a fuller waistline, just 15 days ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21st live on DAZN. In a recent image of Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs), he seems to lack the top physical fitness required to confront the skilled WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight champion Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs).
Fury’s Physical State
From the photo, it looks like Fury is in the 270s, which aligns with his weights from fights #2 and #3 versus Deontay Wilder. Nevertheless, the ‘Gypsy King’ was in far better condition during those matchups compared to now.
Opting for a heavier weight for the rematch with Usyk might not be wise, yet it’s not shocking that Fury has chosen this path. He aims to regain his past greatness while ignoring that he’s facing a more formidable opponent than those he previously conquered.
It’s NOT a good sign for Fury to present this way, as he should be lighter to counter the athletic and lean Usyk. One can only speculate who advised Fury to bulk up for the rematch. If it’s his trainer, Sugarhill Steward, he might conveniently have someone to hold accountable if he faces defeat. Fury has the option to use Sugarhill as the scapegoat to manage the fallout.
His current physical appearance suggests he has been focusing on gaining bulk, consuming more food to increase size, but not engaging in sufficient training to convert the calories into muscle.
Fury, 36, aims to enter this bout heavier to leverage his weight to overpower and exhaust the smaller Usyk. The plan is that Fury will clinch the lighter 220+ lb Usyk after delivering punches and tire him out. This is a tactic Fury applied successfully against Deontay and Wladimir Klitschko.
Fury’s net worth is projected to soar past $200 million following his rematch with Usyk, which is expected to yield him over $100 million. He’s likely to face Anthony Joshua twice in 2025. By the time he retires, Fury could be sitting on a wealth exceeding $400 million. If he remains active for another 10 years, the amount he earns could be staggering.
