The fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is now slated to take place on April 29th, but there are still many details that need to be straightened out. In spite of all the unpredictability, both Fury and Usyk are engaging in intense verbal exchanges in the lead-up to their battle.
The highly-anticipated heavyweight fight between Fury and Usyk has been in the works for quite some time. In the midst of their continuous verbal spat, Usyk criticized the reigning WBC heavyweight champion raising different issues. Fury also responded to the Ukrainian on his social media account.
‼️ Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF & WBO heavyweight world titles is reportedly now being finalised for April 29th at Wembley Stadium. [According to @DailyStar_Sport] pic.twitter.com/atFCcge6ms
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 11, 2023
What did Tyson Fury say to Oleksandr Usyk?
Tyson finally agreed to fight the ‘Cat’ a few days ago, but only on the condition that he receives the larger financial split. Usyk, in reaction to that offer, criticized the British fighter for being greedy, and then verbally agreed to the fight clause on a 70-30 split.
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza received confirmation from Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury's teams that there is an agreement to make the unification fight. They request time to work on the contracts to close the deal. #UsykFury pic.twitter.com/YhWKZMWXMG
— WBA Boxing (@WBABoxing) March 10, 2023
The Gypsy King kept engaging in verbal combat with his next opponent-to-be. The defending champion of the heavyweight division of WBC gave Usyk a stern warning in response.
”I can’t wait, I’m in the best shape of my life, I’m fucking ready to rock and troll, I wish it was this weekend. Usyk you gappy-teeth, ugly, bug-eyed, rabbit, cat, ugly piece of s***, you are getting knocked the f*** out. And to all the haters out there a massive f*** you because I’m getting 70% of the undisputed heavyweight championship.” said Fury.
The British heavyweight is undefeated at 33-0-1, with 24 knockout victories, while the WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight title winner is undefeated at 20-0, with 13 knockout victories. Recent fights for both boxers ended in victories, with The Gypsy King beating Derek Chisora and Oleksandr beating Anthony Joshua.
Usyk deserves 30% let’s be serious.
He’s holding onto fury’s belts which he never lost. Beat up a body builder twice who was a paper champ that fought for vacant titles (fury’s titles) scraped through a failing Chisora.
It’s a cute story for the casuals though, who don’t have… pic.twitter.com/9HmmJ6PJ34
— Danny Gavito (@DannyGavita) March 10, 2023
Who do you think will win the heavyweight battle for the ages between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury?
