Tyson Fury given brutal two-word review of his chances against Oleksandr Usyk

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Tyson Fury has been warned that he only has a "puncher's chance" when facing Oleksandr Usyk in their big fight. Fury was meant to face Usyk last weekend in Saudi Arabia, but he suffered a cut over his eye while sparring and the bout was postponed.

Their fight is now set for May 18, but there are concerns Fury might need more time to recover from his injury. Former world champion Tony Bellew was knocked out by Usyk in his last ever match and does not think Fury has much of a chance to win against the Ukrainian fighter, telling Matchroom Boxing: "I don't think anybody beats Oleksandr Usyk.

I don't think anybody beats him. I said it many many moons ago. I think now [Fury] has a puncher's chance but he isn't a big puncher to be honest. READ MORE: Fury vs Usyk could be decided by major rule change proposal READ MORE: Fury given unusual advice to help cut heal quicker "The craziest part about it is I think when Fury was with his uncle I do think he beat him, but his style changed and now he's an aggressive counter puncher and that isn't going to work against Usyk.

I think he's a brilliant fighter, take nothing away from him, what he's done for the heavyweight division is amazing, but I think Oleksandr Usyk is the best heavyweight in the world." Fury has previously criticised Bellew for being a big 'Anthony Joshua fan' after Bellew suggested that 'AJ' should get a 50/50 split of a potential fight against Fury.