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Prince Naseem says: 'Tyson Fury is Still Number One Heavyweight'
Recently, the famous boxing figure Naseem Hamed, also known as 'Prince Naz', talked with Talksport, and named Tyson Fury as the current number one heavyweight champion. The wider boxing community, like Prince Naseem, seems to agree that Tyson Fury, the holder of the WBC title, is currently the number one heavyweight. However, there is a unanimous call for an indisputable bout with Oleksandr Usyk to reinforce this standing. Prince Naseem himself, acknowledging Fury's eminent status as the number one heavyweight, showed frustration over the delayed head-to-head match between Fury, the presumed number one heavyweight, and Usyk. He said:
"Usyk has come along and he’s done his thing, but Tyson Fury is still there, Tyson Fury is still number one."With candid expressions, he asserted his demand for this highly anticipated match, saying,
"These guys are the heavyweight champions of the world – let’s see them fight! I want to see them fight man, I’m sick and tired of all this bull****!"Tyson Fury, seen as the number one heavyweight, and Oleksandr Usyk have been in the boxing world's spotlight for a substantial period, with fans eagerly anticipating their potential face-off. However, this defining fight has remained elusive due to various obstacles, predominantly concerning contractual negotiations. Negotiations for a potential match had surfaced previously, stirring up the boxing world. The talks started, involving both parties in a dialogue to arrange the much-anticipated fight, though these negotiations often encountered obstacles. This is despite the clear interest from both sides, who both aspire to be recognized as the number one heavyweight. The financial aspects of the deal were a significant sticking point. Both Fury, the current number one heavyweight in many people's eyes, and Usyk are at their career peaks, and agreeing on a fair purse split was a challenge. The parties could not reach an agreement that satisfied everyone, leading to the discussions falling apart. The issue of scheduling also played a role. Both Fury and Usyk, both top-level boxers and contenders for the number one heavyweight title, have full fight calendars. The task of finding an appropriate date for the match, without conflicting with their other professional engagements, became another notable barrier. This eventually led to more delays and ultimately the talks' cancellation. Despite these hurdles, the dream of this match is not completely lost. The boxing community continues to hold onto the hope of a future showdown between Fury, the potential number one heavyweight, and Usyk. Despite the widespread demand for a Fury vs Usyk fight, including from Prince Naseem, Fury's next bout will not involve Usyk or another professional boxer. Instead, he is scheduled to fight former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou on October 28th in Saudi Arabia, with his WBC title not at stake. The upcoming match between Fury and Ngannou has been a hot topic for over a year, ever since Ngannou stepped into the ring following Fury's victory over Dillian Whyte last April. Ngannou, known as one of the hardest hitters in MMA history, has a record of ending 12 out of his 17 victories early, showing that he could match the power of any top-ranking boxing heavyweight. However, his speed, technique, and ring IQ are expected to be outclassed by Fury's skills and experience, who is considered by many as the number one heavyweight.
