Tyson Fury’s cutman Jorge Capetillo discusses the Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury’s cutman in America Jorge Capetillo spoke with Betway and revealed the former heavyweight world champion has told him that he is ready to ‘rock n roll’ ahead of the December rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
Last month, in May, it was the Ukrainian who edged Fury on points to become this century’s first ever undisputed heavyweight champion. But the two best heavyweights in the world are all set to lock horns again on December 21.
Jorge, who owns a boxing gym in Las Vegas, previewed the rematch and backed his man to emerge victorious.
What has Tyson Fury said to you following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk?
JC: “I messaged him, and he is really good. Tyson said he was fine, back in the gym and is ready to rock and roll. He is ready to bounce back, and I know he will because he is a strong man. He should be able to bounce back from this loss and I couldn’t be more proud of him.
“He’s already conquered everything in boxing. He’s showed the world that anything can happen by coming back from his mental health to become world champion again. After the three fights against Deontay Wilder, he has nothing to prove. He still has a lot of passion for boxing and I’m truly happy for him and know he will become undisputed champion of the world.”
What did you make of the fight?
JC: “It was a great fight. In the beginning they were both fighting for the positioning, the distance, and then Fury started getting the rhythm going and was outboxing Usyk from the fourth round. Then you see the counter with a great left overhand and then a hook makes him start wobbling.
“But we know what Tyson Fury is made of, he has a huge heart and big balls. He was standing in the ring even if he was wobbling all over the place, but he was still up and continued to fight. I’m happy he was able to keep going and show his heart.
“At the end of the day, it was a great fight for boxing, and I can see him coming good in the rematch and getting his hand raised. I know he will prepare better than last time Anything can happen in fights like this, where you have two skilful guys, and we really saw that. We know the rematch is happening in December and Tyson can show the world he can come back from a loss, just like he has from all of the things he has come through.”
What does Fury need to do differently to win?
JC: “I think the pace, keep his hands up a little bit more, sit a little bit more and not jump too much. Tyson can walk in instead of jumping and start boxing more, because he’s too big and heavy. You can jump for a couple of seconds but not for a couple of rounds. He needs to box more, keep his guard up and keep it tight. He’s the bigger man and he needs to push back Usyk. He was being efficient when he was pushing him back because he’s the bigger man.”
Did John Fury get in the way in the corner with SugarHill Steward and Andy Lee?
JC: “Sometimes for a fight like that, there can be chaos in the corner but it’s up to them to figure out who the boss is going to be. Sometimes the fighter can sometimes do what they think is best, but it’s on them for figure it out.”