Tyson Fury can beat Oleksandr Usyk ‘three times in one night’ using ‘very simple’ game plan, claims Billy Joe Saunders

Billy Joe Saunders believes Tyson Fury will KO Oleksandr Usyk when they rematch on December 21.

The Gypsy King missed the chance to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 when he lost his historic first meeting with the Ukrainian in May.

Usyk dropped Fury in the ninth round en route to victory that saw him become the first-ever undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion.

Saunders, who is a former two-weight world champion and a long-time friend of Fury's, believes the Englishman will make it look easy if he employs the right game plan in the rematch.

“I don’t think there’s anyone out there than can outbox Usyk,” he told talkSPORT Fight Night.

“Tyson Fury, he can beat Usyk three times in one night with one simple game plan.

“It’s very, very simple how to beat him. You have to use your size. You have to use your physical advantages. Every attribute you have you need to use to full effect with this man.

Saunders says Fury’s first career defeat was due to a combination of things.

The 35-year-old believes his pal got complacent after outboxing Usyk early, but suggested issues in camp also contributed to his split decision loss.

Thankfully, Saunders will be in the gym helping Fury get ready for round two.

He added: “The first five rounds was like a sparring session for him.

“Actually, I’ve seen him have harder spars for the first five rounds than that fight.