Ahead of the upcoming bout, boxing heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has launched a scathing attack on fellow boxer Oleksandr Usyk, dismissing him as a “nobody” and showing no interest in a potential fight. Fury, who was initially in talks to face Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight world titles, will instead take on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a highly anticipated bout on October 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tyson Fury mocks Oleksandr Usyk by referring to him as a “nobody ahead of Francis Ngannou fight
Negotiations for a fight between Fury and Usyk fell through last year due to various reasons, including disagreements over the purse split and rematch clauses.
With Fury holding the WBC belt and Usyk in possession of the WBA, WBO, and IBF titles, a showdown between the two would have determined the undisputed champion of the heavyweight division.
However, the matchup failed to materialize, and Fury’s recent comments suggest that he has little interest in revisiting the possibility.
“Why would I want to fight him for no money? He’s got zero personality, he’s an ugly b*d with gappy teeth, and he’s half the size of me,” Fury said, unleashing a barrage of insults aimed at Usyk.
“If I beat him, it’s, ‘Oh well, he beat a middleweight.’ If he beats me, he beat the legendary Tyson Fury for no money… If you put Oleksandr Usyk in Morecambe in a leisure center, he wouldn’t sell it out. I offered him 30% of a large bag, and they said they want more. On what merit do you deserve more? I’m a superstar, you’re a nobody.”
Meanwhile, Fury’s attention has shifted to his upcoming clash with Francis Ngannou, which is generating considerable excitement among fans and pundits alike.
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The crossover fight between the two heavyweight champions, set to take place on October 25 in Riyadh, is expected to be a major spectacle.
While Fury’s comments may have ruffled some feathers in the boxing community, they add another layer of intrigue to his ongoing rivalry with Usyk.
Whether this recent verbal exchange will reignite talks of a future fight between the two remains to be seen.
But for now, all eyes are on the highly anticipated Fury vs. Ngannou showdown, which promises to be a thrilling encounter between two heavyweight champions from different combat sports disciplines.
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