George Groves Raises Doubts About Tyson Fury's Future Amid Usyk Showdown
Former WBA Super-Middleweight Champion, George Groves, is casting doubt on the much-anticipated showdown between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight title. Despite signed contracts, Groves expressed skepticism about the fight's occurrence, speculating that Fury might retire before stepping into the ring again. In a recent interview with Boxing King Media, Groves pointed to Fury's challenging bout against Cameroonian debutant Francis Ngannou last month. Fury secured a split-decision victory after a knockdown in the third round, leading Groves to question Fury's preparedness for upcoming challenges. Groves remarked, "It makes no sense that he has a life and death fight with a cage fighter, who has been boxing for weeks, and that he had to get up off of the floor to win." Groves, emphasizing Fury's age and extensive achievements, raised concerns about whether the 35-year-old boxer truly desires to face formidable opponents at this stage in his career. While acknowledging Fury's history of rising to the occasion amid skepticism, Groves suggested that the upcoming clash with Usyk might be the last we see of the "Gypsy King." On TalkSPORT, Groves reiterated his belief that Fury may not return to the ring. He speculated that a rematch with Ngannou, with more thorough training, might be a more likely scenario if Fury decides against facing Usyk. As the boxing world awaits clarity on Fury's future and the status of the Usyk bout, Groves' insights add an intriguing layer of speculation and uncertainty to the unfolding narrative of Tyson Fury's storied career.
