Dogli Wilberforce
John Fury has delivered a blunt assessment of his son Tyson Fury’s chances in a potential trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
Once known as Tyson’s most vocal supporter, John has shifted his stance following back-to-back losses to the Ukrainian champion. Instead of confidence, he now expresses concern about his son’s physical condition and long-term safety in the ring.
According to John, the issue is no longer about tactics or desire. He believes Tyson Fury is past his peak, and a third fight with Usyk would likely end the same way.
John Fury Points to Deontay Wilder’s Fights as a Turning Point
John Fury believes the decline began long before Tyson Fury faced Oleksandr Usyk.
He pointed to the trilogy against Deontay Wilder as the moment that took a lasting toll on the former heavyweight champion.
“Tyson has been gone since the Deontay Wilder fights; they finished him,” John said in an interview with Playbook Boxing.
He explained that the physical punishment from those fights, including multiple knockdowns, drained Tyson’s durability over time.
“Wilder has completely done him. He’s taken a lot away from Tyson.”
While those fights helped build Tyson Fury’s legacy, John now sees them as the beginning of the end.
“The Legs Ain’t There” in Oleksandr Usyk’s Fights
John Fury’s biggest concern centers on Tyson Fury’s movement.
For years, Fury’s footwork and agility gave him an edge over other heavyweights. But in both fights against Oleksandr Usyk, that advantage appeared to fade as the bouts went on.
John said Tyson struggled to maintain his pace past the middle rounds.
“There’s no two-phased attacks, there’s nothing, there’s no angles… The legs ain’t there.”
He added that Tyson “faded quick” after six or seven rounds, which made it difficult to keep up with Usyk’s pressure.
John also noted the contrast between the two fighters.
While Usyk continues to build momentum late in fights, he believes Tyson is moving in the opposite direction.
Concerns Over Tyson Fury’s Corner and Safety
John Fury also criticized Tyson Fury’s current team, raising concerns about decision-making in the corner.
He described the camp as being filled with “yes men” who are not willing to make tough calls during a fight.
According to John, that creates a dangerous situation if Tyson gets into trouble in the ring.
“If he gets into trouble with them in his corner, he could end up dead or with brain damage… because when your legs are gone, you need someone to save you.”
He suggested that ego within the team could prevent them from stopping a fight when necessary.
John Fury Delivers Verdict on Potential Trilogy Fight
John Fury does not expect a different outcome if Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk again.
He believes the issues are physical and cannot be fixed through adjustments in training or strategy.
“Nothing’s gonna change.”
John added that Tyson’s preparation has also changed, pointing to weight fluctuations as a sign that he can no longer handle the same level of training.
In his view, the gap between the two fighters is only growing, making a third fight increasingly difficult for Tyson Fury.
With Oleksandr Usyk continuing to perform at a high level, John Fury’s warning is clear. A trilogy fight may still generate interest, but based on his assessment, Tyson Fury would be entering the ring at a disadvantage he may not be able to overcome.
