Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has shown composure and respect in response to Tyson Fury’s recent taunts. After defeating the British fighter in May, Usyk became the first man to hand the “Gypsy King” a professional loss.
The two fighters are set to face off again in December in what is expected to be one of the most highly anticipated fights of the year.
Usyk’s victory in May, secured by a split decision, was a historic moment.
At 37, the Ukrainian became the undisputed heavyweight champion, a title not claimed since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
The most critical moment in the fight came in the ninth round, when Usyk landed several sharp blows that left Fury dazed. The British fighter was saved by the bell, with many believing the fight should have been stopped.
The announcement of the rematch has stirred excitement among boxing fans. The bout, scheduled for December 21, promises to be an epic event. Both Usyk and Fury were ringside at Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Daniel Dubois, and Fury has since ramped up the trash talk.
Despite their polite exchange after Joshua’s fight, Fury has adopted a more aggressive tone on social media.
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In a recent Instagram post, Fury shared an image from their first bout and hurled a string of insults at Usyk. In the message, Fury claimed Usyk had failed to finish the job in their previous fight, vowing things would be different this time.
“You had your shot but couldn’t finish the job! mistake! now your about to feel the wrath of A menace! f*ck @usykaa fuck @klimasmanagement f*ck @alex.krassyuk & if your down with usyk then f*ck you2! Gypsy king 2024 coming for you! dec21 is mine🖕🏼me against the world 🌍 incoming 3x heavyweight champ!”.
Usyk’s response, however, surprised many. Instead of retaliating with insults, the Ukrainian remained respectful. In a story posted on his Instagram account, he simply replied:
“You’re really cool, my friend”.
In a recent interview with Boxing King Media, Oleksandr Usyk also commented on his conversation with Fury after the Joshua fight. “Yes, we talked a little. He’s like my brother. But I will win in December,” Usyk stated confidently. The Ukrainian made it clear that his focus is on the rematch, after which he plans to spend time with his family.
Fury’s preparation, or lack thereof, has raised eyebrows.
Despite the looming date, the British fighter admitted that he has yet to start his training camp. When asked about his physical condition, Fury revealed that he plans to begin training in about six weeks.
According to Tyson Fury, that’s all the time he needs to be ready and deliver his best performance on December 21.
As the fight draws near, tension between the two fighters continues to rise.
While Fury has resorted to taunts, Oleksandr Usyk has once again shown that he prefers to let his actions in the ring do the talking.
The upcoming bout promises to be a memorable showdown that will define the future of the heavyweight division.
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