Senchenko: "Usyk Will Win Thanks to Timing"

Former world champion Ukrainian Vyacheslav Senchenko shared his thoughts on who might win the absolute championship fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

"– It's going to be tough. I think Usyk will win, most likely by a decision of the judges.

– What could be the decisive factor of the fight?

– Usyk's timing and speed. Although Fury can't be called a slow boxer either. Compared to his previous opponent – Daniel Dubois – Fury is much faster. Compared to Anthony Joshua? Fury is probably a bit faster there too.

I think timing will decide everything. Just like it was with Joshua. Those fractions of a second, the ability to anticipate. Those moments the opponent can't react to, Usyk's timing is at a very high level.

I think he will outwork Fury in terms of timing. He will be ahead of him by those fractions of a second," said Senchenko.

The showdown between Usyk and Fury has been postponed to May 18. This will be the first fight for the absolute heavyweight championship since 1999.