The Brit was a long-time heavyweight ruler – an undefeated fighter who often brushed aside the challenges of the best in his division.
He lifted his first world title back in 2015 when he defeated Wladimir Klitschko on away soil, then after several years out and ballooning in weight he managed to regain it with an impressive KO win over Deontay Wilder after a controversial draw in their first fight.
A second knockout win over the fearsome puncher Wilder ensued, as did victories over Derek Chisora and Dillian Whyte. Despite a scare that saw him put down early against UFC champion turned boxing novice, Francis Ngannou, Fury also came through that one, only to come unstuck against Oleksandr Usyk in their undisputed match-up in May.
It was a close fight that Fury lost on points, and he is now working hard to make the necessary adjustments to win the rematch in December.
However, one man is unsure ‘The Gypsy King’ can get the win. Former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe was asked by Pro Boxing Fanswho wins the rematch and said he thinks the fight might have gone from Fury.
“Not Fury. I don’t think he have it no more. He don’t have it like he used to. Time changed, he can’t take a punch like he used to. Even like myself, there was a time where I was tired of doing it and I didn’t want to get hit no more.”
Hall of Famer Bowe was the last undisputed heavyweight champion from the US, best known for winning two out of three fights with Evader Holyfield, who is the only other fighter in history alongside Usyk to hold all belts at cruiser and heavyweight.
