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I agree that Tyson can at times come across as a jerk.
In his fight VS Steve Cunningham, he abruptly shoved Cunningham in between rounds 1 and 2, and quite honestly, he could have been DQ'd for that. He's lucky the referee didn't take a point off. Last night, VS Joey Abell, he intentionally low blowed Abell and also hit Abell while he was down on his knee. He should have lost points for both occasions. In his fights VS Kevin Johnson, Steven Cunningham, and Joey Abell he has always referred to his opponent as "b1tches and idiots" right to their faces.
Say what you want about Tyson but he is exceptionally confident. I don't think we've ever seen a heavyweight with this kind of arrogant attitude in recent years. I don't think it's a requirement in boxing, or in life, to be a "nice guy", so sometimes a bit of attitude can be a good thing.
As for the fight, Tyson showed a world-class jab, right hand, and boxing ability when he uses it. As correctly mentioned by whiteathelete33, Tyson could have been in better physical shape and was noticeably more chubby than usual.
Klitschko brothers aside, I'd say Tyson Fury in good shape is probably the best heavyweight on the planet, IMO. He hits hard, he has very underrated boxing skills, got lethal precise punching as well, that right hand of his really is something when he lets it go.
In his fight VS Steve Cunningham, he abruptly shoved Cunningham in between rounds 1 and 2, and quite honestly, he could have been DQ'd for that. He's lucky the referee didn't take a point off. Last night, VS Joey Abell, he intentionally low blowed Abell and also hit Abell while he was down on his knee. He should have lost points for both occasions. In his fights VS Kevin Johnson, Steven Cunningham, and Joey Abell he has always referred to his opponent as "b1tches and idiots" right to their faces.
Say what you want about Tyson but he is exceptionally confident. I don't think we've ever seen a heavyweight with this kind of arrogant attitude in recent years. I don't think it's a requirement in boxing, or in life, to be a "nice guy", so sometimes a bit of attitude can be a good thing.
As for the fight, Tyson showed a world-class jab, right hand, and boxing ability when he uses it. As correctly mentioned by whiteathelete33, Tyson could have been in better physical shape and was noticeably more chubby than usual.
Klitschko brothers aside, I'd say Tyson Fury in good shape is probably the best heavyweight on the planet, IMO. He hits hard, he has very underrated boxing skills, got lethal precise punching as well, that right hand of his really is something when he lets it go.
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