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Boxing Rematch: Usyk vs Fury - AI Picks the Winner

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSat Dec 21 2024
The big night is almost here! The much-awaited rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury is just around the corner. Opinions are divided among boxing greats about who will come out on top. IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois is rooting for Fury, while fellow Brits Anthony Joshua and Lennox Lewis are leaning towards Usyk. The Ukrainian won their first encounter back in May, but it was a close call. To shed some light on this tough-to-call fight, we turned to Google's AI tool, Gemini. It highlighted Usyk's technical skills, adaptability, and smarts in the ring. On the other hand, it noted Fury's size, reach, power, and ring leadership as his strengths. The AI narrowed down the fight's key factors to three main points. First, it's about how Usyk handles the weight difference. At the weigh-in, Usyk weighed in at a career-high 226 pounds, still 55 pounds lighter than Fury's 281 pounds. Next, it's about mental clarity. Fury has seemed withdrawn this fight week but had a moment of rage during their face-off. Lastly, ring generalship matters – who controls the pace of the fight might have a significant advantage. Overall, the AI predicts a close, tactical win for Usyk. It sees him likely winning on the judges' scorecards, with a late stoppage also possible. No matter the outcome, this might not be the last time Usyk and Fury meet, as a third fight is already in the works.

questions

    If the AI could give a motivational speech to Usyk, what would it say to help him overcome the weight difference?
    What criteria does the AI use to determine 'mental clarity' and how might this impact the fight?
    Given the AI's prediction of a close fight, how might the judges' scoring influence the final outcome?

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