«Ukrainians Are Very Strong». Cunningham Says Usyk Will Win

Former cruiserweight champion (up to 90.7 kg) Steve Cunningham made his prediction for the fight between WBO, WBA, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) and WBC champion Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs).

«Fury is a unique fighter in many areas.

His height – we don’t see many boxers standing at 2.1 meters. We don’t see many well-adapted world champions of that height moving like their opponents who are 1.85-1.88 meters tall, and generally having great skills in the ring.

Fury is very special, but he will be fighting another fighter who is equally unique – just smaller. With that in mind, I believe Usyk will win. Ukrainians are very strong in boxing right now.

I think this week during meetings with fighters, they will talk about Fury leaning on Usyk. I think Fury might get disqualified. It could happen,» said Cunningham.

Cunningham fought Fury – he knocked the Brit down but eventually lost by stoppage.

Usyk and Fury will clash for the undisputed championship on May 18.