Welcome back to the Pain Game YouTube channel! Today, we’re breaking down the upcoming rematch between Tyson Fury and Alexander Usyk. In my opinion, this is the end of an era. If Usyk wins again, it settles the debate on who is the best fighter of this generation. Usyk would join legends like Lennox Lewis and Muhammad Ali, leaving behind the current crop of fighters like AJ and Fury. Usyk would no longer be part of the current conversation – he’d be an all-time great, and this would end the debate for good.

But if Fury wins, we’re in for a trilogy, and that could make this rivalry even more interesting. Fury is essentially Britain’s last hope. We’ve sent Chisora, AJ, and Dillian Whyte to challenge him, and Fury himself only got one shot at Usyk. This time, it’s now or never.

Usyk is aiming for undisputed status in both cruiserweight and heavyweight. If he wins, he might as well retire with nothing left to prove. Before we dive into all the details, remember we’ll be live on the Pain Game YouTube channel, providing alternative commentary during the fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It’s a dream come true for me to be there, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your support. A big thank you to everyone who helps this channel grow.

Let’s talk about their first fight. Usyk was outboxing Fury for the first three rounds, setting a pace Fury’s never experienced before. Unlike fights with others, like Dillian Whyte, where Fury feels completely in control, Usyk’s speed and intensity made Fury work harder than ever before. Fury is used to having physical advantages – reach, size, and speed. But Usyk’s pace put him under serious pressure from the start.

Fury had to adjust fast, and though he found success later on in the fight, Usyk made him work in ways Fury isn’t accustomed to. He had to reserve energy earlier in the fight that he usually saves for the later rounds. Usyk, however, keeps his pace up throughout the 12 rounds, and as Fury tires, Usyk’s relentless pressure doesn’t let up. That’s why Fury struggled.

It’s important to acknowledge Fury’s mental toughness, though. Despite being battered in round nine, Fury kept fighting. His heart and resilience are undeniable. But the issue for Fury is that Usyk has similar attributes – speed, footwork, boxing IQ – and in some cases, even better qualities than Fury. Fury’s usual advantages, like size and reach, don’t apply in this matchup. This is unfamiliar territory for him.

Usyk’s performance against Fury, despite being smaller and lighter, was remarkable. He made Fury work harder than any other opponent. Fury tries to downplay it, but deep down, he cares about his legacy. He’s a fierce competitor, and that’s what makes this fight so intriguing. Fury has to go beyond his usual limits if he’s to beat Usyk.

There are two ways Fury can win this fight: one, by knockout; or two, by hurting Usyk badly enough that he’s so debilitated he can’t keep up. He would need to drop Usyk or seriously injure him to win by decision. Without that, Usyk is too good to be outboxed, and the judges could lean toward Fury, who’s the “Golden Boy” of boxing.

But the real question is: can Fury handle the pressure Usyk puts on him? Fury’s recovery powers are legendary, but Usyk is relentless. Fury will have to give more than he did in the first fight, and that means being prepared to fight like never before.

This fight is going to test Fury’s resolve more than ever before. He needs to be willing to go all-in, to risk it all. When you’re facing Usyk, it’s not just about outboxing him; you need to be prepared to empty the tank and go for broke. In this fight, Fury can’t be safe. He needs to make Usyk feel threatened, even if it means going down in the process.

We saw Anthony Joshua try to box with Usyk for 24 rounds, but he never took the risk of fully committing. That’s where Fury has to be different. He has to go for it. You don’t win this fight by playing it safe – you win by risking everything and forcing Usyk to deal with a relentless assault.

Looking back at their first encounter, Fury did have some good rounds, but it’s clear that Usyk was the more consistent and effective fighter. By round seven, Fury was spent. So, to beat Usyk, Fury needs to go all-out from round one. He can’t afford to box cautiously and pace himself – Usyk will outwork him. Fury needs to be prepared to burn through his energy in the first six rounds and hope that Usyk starts to slow down.

Usyk has never been knocked down, but if Fury is to win, he’ll need to find a way to break him down. Usyk’s recovery abilities are incredible, and that’s what makes him so hard to defeat. Fury can’t just box with him – he has to be willing to go for broke and push Usyk into uncomfortable territory.

The narrative around Fury’s fitness is often debated. Some say he wasn’t fit enough in their first fight, but I disagree. Fury was fit, throwing more punches than ever. The issue was that he was in there with the fittest heavyweight in the world, Usyk, who’s always in phenomenal shape. Fury may be in great shape, but Usyk’s conditioning was a level above.

The key to victory for Fury is not about adding more weight or being heavier. It’s about being smart with his aggression. He needs to be calculated and risk it all at the right moment. Fury’s body will know best, but his mind will have to lead him to the right strategy.

In the end, Fury has to show that he’s willing to walk through fire. To take Usyk’s belt, he’ll need to be like a firefighter entering a burning building – ready to risk everything for the chance to succeed. It’s about going for broke and being willing to accept humiliation if that’s what it takes.

But above all, this fight will reveal more than Fury’s boxing skills. It’s a test of his mentality. We know Fury can fight, but can he handle the psychological battle? Can he put everything on the line and go for it? That’s what we’ll see in this rematch.