USYK'S FURY PICK: IS THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG FOR AJ?

Oleksandr Usyk, the man who’s already danced with Anthony Joshua twice, has weighed in on the colossal clash between AJ and Tyson Fury. And let's be straight, his pick ain't exactly a shocker for those who've followed the heavyweight merry-go-round. The Ukrainian maestro, speaking to the Manchester Evening News, didn't mince his words, tipping the 'Gypsy King' to reign supreme when the two British titans finally lock horns. It’s a bold statement, but Usyk knows a thing or two about navigating the top tier of the sweet science.

He’s seen AJ’s vulnerabilities up close, weathered the storm, and ultimately outboxed him. So, when a fighter of Usyk's calibre offers an opinion, you sit up and listen. He suggests Fury's unique style, his awkwardness, and that undeniable ring IQ could be the difference-maker against Joshua. It's a sentiment many share, pointing to Fury's ability to adapt and his granite chin, a quality that's seen him rise from the canvas against Deontay Wilder. For AJ, this isn't just another fight; it's legacy-defining. Can he silence the doubters and prove Usyk, and many others, wrong? The build-up will be electric, the trash talk legendary, but in the squared circle, only one man can prove he's the king. This isn't just a fight; it's a proper tear-up for the ages, and Usyk's just thrown a match on the fire.