Bellew - who was knocked out by Usyk in 2018 - claimed the Gypsy King's aggression will lead him to his first loss.

He told talkSPORT: “Tyson Fury’s style has changed over these last few years, ever since he went under the tutelage of SugarHill of the Kronk.

"His style has completely changed, he’s no longer this big awkward fighter, who uses his elusiveness as an advantage.

"He is now someone who is an aggressive counter puncher, he looks to hurt fighters and get rid of them.

"That change of style will play into Oleksandr Usyk’s hands, it really will, and I’m tipping Oleksandr Usyk to win.”

He said: “Oleksandr Usyk has sold himself well short.

“He’s bowed to every demand and I think it’s crazy that he’s done that, but it is what it is.

"He’s done it for the good of boxing and he’s done it for the bettering of his country and that’s the kind of man he is, I’ve faced him, I know all about him.”

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21713...t-tony-bellew/