Eddie Hearn Shifts Stance: Predicts Fury To Triumph Over Usyk

the DAZN PPV A rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is scheduled for December 21 in Saudi Arabia, with the Gypsy King intent on avenging his only defeat of his career. Promoter Eddie Hearn, who had previously backed the Ukrainian, has now reversed course. Speaking to iFL TV, Hearn acknowledged his change of heart and explained the potential impact of a Fury victory.

“If Fury wins — and I’m actually leaning towards him, I’ve had a little bit of a switch — Fury could fight Anthony Joshua for the unified world heavyweight title,” he said. “The biggest fight ever in this sport. Wembley, Riyadh, wherever.”

The dramatic turnaround comes just weeks after Hearn publicly stated that Usyk’s skill, ring IQ, and previous wins made him the logical favorite: “I have no idea how to beat Usyk, but Tyson Fury is a very smart fighter. He has smart people in his corner,” he said. But also, in terms of boxing IQ, he’s at the top and unfortunately, so is Alexander Usyk so my money, especially when he wins the first fight, will always be on Oleksandr Usyk, my heart wants to see Tyson Fury win…I would love to see him do it, but I see him as the underdog in this fight.

Hearn’s comments emerged after Fury confirmed a potential trilogy with Usyk, conditional on winning the upcoming rematch.