Derek Chisora believes Tyson Fury has it too easy in training as he prepares for his blockbuster rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.
Fury will be out to avenge his defeat to the same opponent, having suffered the first professional defeat of his career back in May.
The 36-year-old has been working hard in the gym as he prepares for the showdown, which will once again take place in Riyadh.
Yet Chisora, speaking to Secondsout, has voiced concerns over his fellow Briton after watching footage of him sparring.
Boxing news: Derek Chisora believes Tyson Fury has it too easy in training as he prepares for his blockbuster rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21
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Chisora said: “Do I believe Tyson can beat Oleksandr?
“I look at the way he’s going in sparring camp. I don’t personally believe that with the sparring partners he’s got right now that they’re pushing him to be a menace. They’re in awe of Tyson.
“They will pull their punches when sparring, these are the things I’m seeing.
“What I’m seeing that Oleksandr is doing it completely different.
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“I think Oleksandr is way more like start fast and finish fast.
“He knows he can hurt him now, so he’s going to come and try and hurt him. He keeps saying that he won’t leave him alone.
“I would love Tyson to win, but right now, those odds are not looking great.”
Eddie Hearn has also opened up on the clash.
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The boxing promoter admits he’d love to see Fury win to boost the prospects of the veteran one day facing Anthony Joshua.
Like Chisora, however, he feels Usyk could be too strong for his opponent.
“I have no idea how to beat him, but Tyson Fury is a very smart fighter,” he said last month.
“He has smart people in the corner, but also, from an IQ level in boxing, he’s right up there.
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“Unfortunately, so is Oleksandr Usyk. So, my money, especially when he’s won the first fight, will always be on Oleksandr Usyk.
“My heart wants to see a Tyson Fury win. Not just because he’s British but also because I want to set up the AJ fight.
“I’d love to see him do, but I do see him as the underdog in this fight.”
Millions are expected to watch the action unfold next month as both men look to make it a Christmas to remember.
Boxing news: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will do battle for a second time on December 21 with millions set to watch the rematch unfold
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Their first boxing fight was pushed back multiple times but it doesn’t appear as though history will be repeating itself.
And whether Fury can avenge his defeat, and silence his critics, remains to be seen.