Tag: Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk believes he and Tyson Fury will become great friends in their twilight years.

But first, two of the best heavyweight boxers in the sport’s history will square off for the second time in 2024. Returning to Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Usyk will put his WBA, WBO, and WBC heavyweight world titles on the line in one of the most anticipated rematches in boxing history.

In May, Usyk scored a stunning split decision over Fury, handing ‘The Gypsy King’ the first loss of his illustrious career. On December 21, Fury will look to even the series and take the trio of titles back home with him to the UK.

Ahead of their anticipated encounter, Usyk suggested that someday when their days of fighting are far behind them, the two heavyweight warriors will get together and reminisce about their days competing against one another over a few beers.

“These are memories that when we are going to get old, when we are going to be two old men,” Uysk told TNT Sports. “He will come to Ukraine to my ranch. We’re going to be drinking beer. and he will say, “Remember how you beat me twice?”

Will Fury suffer his second loss, or will he take Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘O’ and his gold?

Usyk goes into Saturday’s scrap with a spotless 22-0 record including 14 knockouts. Before scoring the biggest win of his career against Tyson Fury, the Ukrainian picked up victories over Derek Chisora and Daniel Dubois and earned back-to-back Ws against Anthony Joshua.

As for Fury, the big man is coming off the first loss of his career, ending his 35-fight unbeaten streak, including 34 wins and one draw.

Oleksandr Usyk plans on smacking Tyson Fury all around the ring in their highly anticipated rematch this Saturday night.

Emanating from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the reigning WBC, WBO, and WBA heavyweight world champion will put his trio of titles on the line against ‘The Gypsy King’ when the two run back their instant classic from May. On that night, Usyk scored a closely contested split decision victory over Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight titleholder in more than two decades.

On December 21, he’ll look to establish his spot as the No. 1 P4P heavyweight in the world. To do so, Usyk plans to put a beating on Fury that he’ll be running back to the UK with a flush face.

“I want to smack his face until his cheeks go red,” Usyk said in an interview with TNT Sports.

Tyson Fury finds himself in a unique position ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

Usyk did a pretty good job of smacking around Fury in their first meeting. After letting ‘The Gypsy King’ lead the dance in rounds five, six, and seven, the Ukrainian stormed back in the eighth, blasting Fury with a shot that had the big man on wobbly legs. In the next round, Usyk sent Fury crashing to the canvas for the eighth time in his illustrious career.

For Fury, the rematch puts him in a position he’s never been in before. It’ll be interesting to see how he comes off the first setback of his career.

Tyson Fury has faced tougher tests outside of the boxing ring than he ever has inside it.

After facing the first loss of his illustrious career, ‘The Gyspy King’ returns to the ring on December 21 for one of the most anticipated rematches in modern boxing history. Emanating from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fury will run it back with reigning and defending WBO, WBA, and WBC heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury and Usyk first met in May and delivered an entertaining 12-round scrap that saw the Ukrainian come out on top via a closely contested split decision making him the first undisputed heavyweight titleholder in more than two decades.

Immediately following the fight, Fury vented his frustration with the scorecards and suggested that a cut he sustained during the fight was what ultimately cost him his undefeated record and the WBC heavyweight strap.

It was a frustrating result for the UK star, but Fury has been through far worse.

Tyson Fury says boxing is ‘just games’ compared to the turmoil he’s faced outside the ring

Speaking with DAZN ahead of his 36th professional fight, Fury spoke about the hell he’s been through — not just in the ring, but outside of it.

“I don’t think boxing, as a thing, is ever my biggest victory,” Fury said. “I’ve come back from suicide. I’ve come back from the depths of despair. So, yeah, to go in there and get paid a ton of money to do a boxing match with some clown, or whatever they might be—boxers—it’s child’s play compared to what I’ve had to go through. Yeah, this boxing, for me, is just games compared to what I’ve had to come through, you know?”

Fury goes into his rematch with Usyk carrying a 34-1 record with 24 of his victories coming by way of knockout.

Tyson Fury has faced tougher tests outside of the boxing ring than he ever has inside it.

After facing the first loss of his illustrious career, ‘The Gyspy King’ returns to the ring on December 21 for one of the most anticipated rematches in modern boxing history. Emanating from Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Fury will run it back with reigning and defending WBO, WBA, and WBC heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury and Usyk first met in May and delivered an entertaining 12-round scrap that saw the Ukrainian come out on top via a closely contested split decision making him the first undisputed heavyweight titleholder in more than two decades.

Immediately following the fight, Fury vented his frustration with the scorecards and suggested that a cut he sustained during the fight was what ultimately cost him his undefeated record and the WBC heavyweight strap.

It was a frustrating result for the UK star, but Fury has been through far worse.

Tyson Fury says boxing is ‘just games’ compared to the turmoil he’s faced outside the ring

Speaking with DAZN ahead of his 36th professional fight, Fury spoke about the hell he’s been through — not just in the ring, but outside of it.

“I don’t think boxing, as a thing, is ever my biggest victory,” Fury said. “I’ve come back from suicide. I’ve come back from the depths of despair. So, yeah, to go in there and get paid a ton of money to do a boxing match with some clown, or whatever they might be—boxers—it’s child’s play compared to what I’ve had to go through. Yeah, this boxing, for me, is just games compared to what I’ve had to come through, you know?”

Fury goes into his rematch with Usyk carrying a 34-1 record with 24 of his victories coming by way of knockout.

Hopefully for Oleksandr Usyk, feeling “good enough” will be enough.

After walking away with a split-decision win over Tyson Fury in May, the reigning WBO, WBC, and WBA heavyweight world champion will put his trio of titles on the line in one of the most anticipated rematches in boxing history. Usyk vs. Fury 2 will go down on December 21 inside Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia — the same site as their inaugural meeting.

With fight night right around the corner, both Usyk and ‘The Gyspy King’ are making the media rounds, and perhaps surprisingly, neither one has been terribly interested in talking.

“I feel good enough,” Usyk told Sky Sports when asked about Saturday’s sequel scrap in Riyadh.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk keeping their trash talk to a minimum ahead of rematch

Usky’s first meeting with Fury was a fairly close affair with the Ukrainian narrowly outstriking Fury by a margin of 170-157. However, an eighth-round flurry followed by a knockdown in the ninth ultimately sealed Fury’s fate, handing him his first career loss after logging 34 wins and one draw.

‘The Gyspy King’ has gone on to blame the cut he sustained as the main culprit for coming up short on two of the three judges’ scorecards.

Aside from that, Fury hasn’t been very vocal during fight week this time around, instead choosing to focus on getting the job done and getting back home to his kids in time for Christmas — preferably with the WBO, WBA, and WBC world heavyweight titles packed in his carry-on.

Hopefully for Oleksandr Usyk, feeling “good enough” will be enough.

After walking away with a split-decision win over Tyson Fury in May, the reigning WBO, WBC, and WBA heavyweight world champion will put his trio of titles on the line in one of the most anticipated rematches in boxing history. Usyk vs. Fury 2 will go down on December 21 inside Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia — the same site as their inaugural meeting.

With fight night right around the corner, both Usyk and ‘The Gyspy King’ are making the media rounds, and perhaps surprisingly, neither one has been terribly interested in talking.

“I feel good enough,” Usyk told Sky Sports when asked about Saturday’s sequel scrap in Riyadh.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk keeping their trash talk to a minimum ahead of rematch

Usky’s first meeting with Fury was a fairly close affair with the Ukrainian narrowly outstriking Fury by a margin of 170-157. However, an eighth-round flurry followed by a knockdown in the ninth ultimately sealed Fury’s fate, handing him his first career loss after logging 34 wins and one draw.

‘The Gyspy King’ has gone on to blame the cut he sustained as the main culprit for coming up short on two of the three judges’ scorecards.

Aside from that, Fury hasn’t been very vocal during fight week this time around, instead choosing to focus on getting the job done and getting back home to his kids in time for Christmas — preferably with the WBO, WBA, and WBC world heavyweight titles packed in his carry-on.