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Mega fights in boxing are generally hard to come by, but fans have been blessed over the past few years with big names swallowing their pride in the chase for glory. This year, we’ve seen Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk deliver a true spectacle. Last year, we saw Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis link up.

JUST IN: Oleksandr Usyk’s coach won’t rule out MMA “wildcard option” after he retires Tyson Fury in rematch

oleksandr usyk and Tyson Fury

That latter fight went swimmingly for Tank, who knocked out Garcia with a vicious body shot after knocking him down earlier. Davis is certainly not scared of the high-profile names, so it’s no surprise to hear the recent rumors about him potentially fighting Shakur Stevenson. While most expect a very even fight, Davis’ team doesn’t believe that will be the case.

Shakur Stevenson doesn’t have a “hammer”

Tank’s trainer, Kenny Ellis, recently spoke about the potential fight and is adamant that Davis has something that Stevenson simply doesn’t: power.

Ryan Garcia AND Gervonta Davis

They can’t be 50-50 if Tank can punch and Shakur can’t punch… Let’s say Tank is behind and he’s got to get himself out of trouble, and that motherf***ing hammer is going to get him out of trouble. Now let’s say Shakur’s behind and he’s got to get himself out of trouble. How’s he going to get himself out of trouble? He don’t have no hammer.

via Cigar Talk on YouTube

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Ellis does concede that Stevenson “can box” and has “great IQ“, but he claims Davis does too. Tank’s trump card is his incredible power, which Stevenson simply doesn’t have, or hasn’t shown it to this point so far.

Ellis ended up taking it a step further, really laying into Stevenson and giving him no chance: “Tank is faster. He’s bigger. He’s stronger. He’s smarter. He ain’t got nothing on Tank. If it goes 12 rounds, I’m walking away from boxing.”

RELATED: Gervonta Davis Coach Makes Big Shakur Stevenson vs William Zepeda Prediction: “He Can’t Match Him”…

Oleksandr Usyk’s coach has refused to rule out a mixed martial arts “wildcard” option if he defeats Tyson Fury again.

Earlier this year, Oleksandr Usyk was able to overcome Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight boxing showdown. It was an incredible contest full of many twists and turns, but in the end, it was Usyk who managed to get his hand raised in victory.

Now, as you can imagine, the plan is for them to run it back. They made a whole lot of money the first time around, and that’ll likely be the case with the second one – regardless of where it’s held.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury - who wins and how? Boxing industry picks |  Boxing News

In a recent interview, Usyk’s coach Sergey Lapin discussed some fascinating possibilities for what he could do after the Fury rivalry is over.

Usyk’s exciting future

“He’s proven he’s the best of this generation and once he’s retired Tyson Fury, he will consider his options,” Lapin told Betway. “Maybe that’s dropping down in weight again. Or, maybe there’s a wildcard option on the table for him, be it in the boxing ring, the MMA cage. Or, even Conor McGregor’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC).

Fury vs Usyk 2 date confirmed as Saudis delay rematch | The Independent

“Can you imagine Usyk and Jon Jones fighting to prove they’re the baddest man on the planet?” he continued. “Or maybe it’s a third fight with Anthony Joshua in the MMA cage. Maybe it’s Jake Paul at Cruiserweight. Although, Usyk would need to fight him with one hand behind his back though to make it fair.”

Quotes via MMA Mania

What are you most intrigued to see in the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury? Is there any chance of the champ making his way over to MMA? Let us know your thoughts, BJPENN Nation!

 

Tyson Fury is the leading heavyweight contender in the latest WBC rankings following confirmation that Anthony Joshua, the previous WBC mandatory, will challenge the IBF titlist Daniel Dubois in September.

Joshua has been removed from the ratings as per WBC policy regarding fighters competing for rival belts. Taking his place in the Top 15, at number 15, is Sweden’s Otto Wallin, who Joshua knocked out in December. Oleksandr Usyk is the WBC champion.

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury agree terms of two-fight deal | Boxing | The  Guardian

There is still no place for Joseph Parker because he holds the needless WBO interim title. Zhilei Zhang, who lost to Parker in March, is ranked third and Deontay Wilder, outpointed by Parker in December, is 14th.

Johnny Fisher enters for the first time following his recent 36-second knockout victory over Alen Babic. The Romford ticket-seller is rated at 38, but Babic keeps his place at bridgerweight, where he can be found at 15th.

 

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