Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren knows boxing as good as anyone in the world and here he breaks down the mega Usyk vs Fury 2 fight.

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Speaking to TNT Sports Boxing Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren said:

“Interviewer:
Frank, I feel like this is the perfect way to round off what’s been an incredible year of boxing. We’re about to see something we’ve witnessed once before, but it was so good that we need to experience it twice. Just tell me how you’re feeling as we close out the year once again.

Frank:
Well, boxing has never been in such a great position—certainly not for many, many years. That’s for sure. You know, Riyadh Season and His Excellency have made a massive impact on the sport; there’s no doubt about that. Las Vegas was once considered the world’s boxing capital, but now, Riyadh is undisputedly at the top. All the big shows and major fights are taking place here, and the ripple effect has been brilliant for the UK.

We’ve had some great shows back home. We revived the Magnificent 7 concept we’re known for, and it’s been incredible. All the young fighters we’ve invested in over the years are coming through—not just Olympic gold medalists, but guys who may not have gotten podium finishes but have proven to be excellent pros. Some of these fighters didn’t quite fit the mold early on, but they’re great professionals now. We’ve signed them, worked with their teams, managers, and trainers, and now we’re seeing the results.

Take Nick Ball, for instance—he’s had an exceptional year. In just seven months, he fought for two world titles. One of those fights ended in a draw, but, in my view, he won it. Then he defended his title against another world-class fighter. It’s incredible opposition, and he’s delivered.

The faith we put into Daniel Dubois has paid off as well. He beat a British icon at Wembley with a fabulous performance. What a great event that was. Tyson Fury, too—winning fights and, in one case, losing a fight in what was probably the greatest heavyweight clash of the 21st century. Two undefeated fighters, an unbelievable contest, and even though the decision was split, it was a marvelous night of boxing.

And every time you think, “How can we top this?” we do. It just keeps getting better.

Interviewer:
I especially want to focus on Tyson because he seems very different this week—in a good way. He seems mentally focused and reserved. I haven’t seen this version of Tyson Fury in a while. What have you observed over the last couple of months leading into this fight?

Frank:
Immediately after the last fight, in the ring, Tyson felt he won. Honestly, I thought he won, too. It was close, but for me, Tyson edged it. I’m not complaining about the decision because it could have gone either way—it was a split decision, after all.

But Tyson immediately wanted the rematch. I told him in the dressing room afterward, “You don’t need to make a decision right now. Go home, think about it, spend time with your family. You’ve got the rematch clause—just consider what you want to do.” But he was adamant. He wanted it.

At the press conference, I told him to temper his emotions, and he did for a moment. But then, as soon as we left, he said, “Forget it, I want the rematch.” That’s been his mindset all the way through. Every conversation I’ve had with him has been about this fight and getting his revenge. He believes he won last time, and he’s confident he can win this time.

Tyson’s approach has been different. He’s streamlined his team, made his camp smaller, and shut out distractions. He hasn’t been taking phone calls, hasn’t even been speaking to Paris much—just the kids—because he’s been so focused on the end game: beating Usyk.

Over the last three weeks, everything has clicked into place. He’s peaking at the right time, both mentally and physically. If he gets beaten on Saturday, and I don’t think he will, it’ll be because the better man won on the night. But he’s in phenomenal shape.

Looking back at the last fight, Tyson’s never used excuses, but there were circumstances. His wife had a miscarriage the week of the fight. That date had been rearranged quickly because of his cut, and during camp, he was nervous about sparring and reopening it. That affects preparation, no matter how tough you are. But this time around, there are no complaints. Everything’s been perfect.

Interviewer:
Have you rewatched the fight?

Frank:
Yes, I watched it last night. Watching it live, you’re so invested that it’s hard to notice certain things. But on replay, you see how fast the pace was. Usyk did exactly what I expected—he put pressure on Tyson early, and he’ll try to do that again. Neither fighter will want to be on the back foot, but Tyson’s actually more effective there.

Tyson knows what he needs to do: control the center of the ring, push Usyk back, and make him uncomfortable. This fight won’t be a chess match—it’ll be about who can impose their will.

Interviewer:
A lot of people talk about size and weight as factors. Do you think Tyson can use his natural attributes—like his reach—as an advantage?

Frank:
Absolutely. Tyson’s jab is his most important weapon. Everything flows off of it. When he relaxes, works behind the jab, and picks his shots, he’s almost unbeatable. He’s got natural variety, and that’s what he needs to exploit.

Body shots will also play a big role. We saw what Daniel Dubois did with body shots against Usyk. Tyson needs to target the body more, use those uppercuts, and keep the pressure on. It’s basic boxing fundamentals but at an elite level.

As for Usyk, he’s not a small man anymore. He’s fully grown into a heavyweight. He’s a brilliant fighter, no doubt about it, and this will be an intriguing battle.

Interviewer:
Final question: Do you think we’ll see the final bell in the main event?

Frank:
No, I don’t think so. I think Tyson will stop him.”