UFC sportscaster Joe Rogen has commented on his concerns over two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ahead of his highly anticipated fight against Oleksandr Usyk later this month. The ‘Gypsy King’ is expected to be desperate to avenge his loss to the Ukrainian, after Usyk handed him the first defeat of his professional career last May with a split decision victory in Riyadh. The two superstars will face off again on December 21.

As Fury prepares for the final stages of his training camp and appears to be in a state of vengeance, renowned UFC sports commentator Joe Rogen has spoken out about the highly anticipated fight. Rogen, 57, believes the British heavyweight champion is “not what he used to be”.

According to Rogen, the three fights against Deontay Wilder had a huge impact on Fury. While the Briton didn’t lose to the “Bronze Bomber,” he took a lot of damage in those fights. “Fury was afraid of Wilder’s power,” Rogen said on his podcast. “He got dropped by a hard left uppercut and was rocked in the eighth round. Bro, that’s the same thing we saw in the Usyk fight. It’s not what it used to be. Those fights with Deontay Wilder took something out of him. 100 percent.”

With the Fury-Usyk rematch less than two weeks away, it looks like Fury is going to make a major change in his strategy. According to sports analyst Gareth A. Davis, ‘The Gypsy King’ is aiming to go into the fight weighing in at 19 stone 7lb (273lbs), which is almost a stone heavier than his weight in their first fight (18 stone 10lbs/262lbs).

“When Tyson beat Klitschko nine years ago, he was 27, very light and he was confusing his opponents with his long arms, his movement, his ability to catch fighters,” Davis said. He added: “That version disappeared in the three fights with Deontay Wilder, especially in the second and third fights, where he became more powerful in his punches at 19 and a half stone. “I was told from his inner camp that they were planning to give him that weight to fight Usyk in this fight.”

Fury and Usyk are set to rematch on December 21, with Fury seeking revenge for his defeat to the Ukrainian in May. A Fury win could pave the way for a huge fight with his arch-rival Anthony Joshua next year.

The ‘Gypsy King’ recently revealed his intention to hit his heavyweight opponent hard, trying to avoid back-to-back defeats for the first time in his professional career. “I’m going into the fight in destruction mode,” Fury said in an interview with Undisputed. He added: “The last time I tried to box him, I was careful… Anyone can take a hit, as we’ve seen in many heavyweight matches.”

Fury continued: “But this time I’m not looking for a points decision. I’m going to hit this guy in the head. “For the first time in years I’m going to go into the ring as a challenger, not as a champion.” He explained: “I think I’m always better at taking on challenges because I have a target to achieve, and that gives me a strong motivation.”

This statement from Fury represents a radical change in his match strategy, as he is usually used to winning by retaining his titles. Now, it seems that Fury is preparing to enter the fight as if he were in challenge mode, hoping to regain his high level of performance.

Fury, considered one of the greatest boxers of his era, knows that this fight with Usyk could be decisive for his career. If he manages to win, he could rebuild his confidence and regain his place among the best heavyweight boxers. On the other hand, Usyk represents a great challenge due to his exceptional technique and high speed in the ring, which makes him a very difficult opponent.

The Fury vs. Usyk fight on December 21 will be one of the most exciting fights in boxing history. If Fury can pull off a strong win, it could open the door to an early rematch with Anthony Joshua, which will be one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.

Despite the enormous challenges Fury faces, his promises to improve and change his strategy could give him a great chance of returning to the top. Ultimately, the fate of the “Gypsy King” will depend on his performance in these crucial moments in the ring.