Tyson Fury is on a mission to reclaim his status as heavyweight champion, eyeing revenge against Oleksandr Usyk after suffering a split-decision loss to the Ukrainian in May. That defeat not only ended Fury’s unbeaten record but also saw him relinquish his WBC heavyweight title. Now, the Gypsy King is determined to win it back in their highly anticipated rematch scheduled for December in Saudi Arabia.
With Usyk’s WBA, WBC, and WBO belts on the line, Fury has taken to social media to send a chilling warning to his rival. He confidently proclaimed that he will once again wear the championship belt by the end of the year, stating that Usyk “couldn’t finish the job” in their last encounter, despite being the victor.
In a fiery Instagram post, Fury wrote: “You had your shot but couldn’t finish the job! Mistake! Now you’re about to feel the wrath of a menace! F*** @usykaa, f*** @klimasmanagement, f*** @alex.krassyuk, and if you’re down with Usyk, then f*** you too! Gypsy King 2024 is coming for you! Dec 21 is mine. Me against the world. Incoming 3x heavyweight champ!”
Boxing legend Hasim Rahman has weighed in on the rematch, suggesting that both fighters may not be at their peak. Rahman believes the fierce battles between Fury and Deontay Wilder have taken a toll on their performances. He predicts that Usyk will emerge victorious in the rematch, potentially by stoppage. “I know he can drop him and hurt him, and now I think the confidence is there,” Rahman stated.
As the boxing world buzzes with anticipation for this monumental clash, all eyes will be on Fury and Usyk as they prepare to settle their rivalry in the ring come December.