Tyson Fury is gearing up for a highly anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, where he plans to employ a new aggressive approach to secure victory. Usyk clinched a split decision win over Fury in their first encounter in Riyadh back in May, claiming the unified heavyweight champion title.
The heavyweight clash between Fury and Usyk is set to take place on 21st December, with both fighters aiming to solidify their legacies in the sport. Fury, aged 36, expressed his confidence and readiness for the upcoming bout, stating his intention to dominate Usyk this time around with a more assertive game plan.
“I’ve always been a bad man my whole life, and I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old; a few years off 40, but I like to say that,” Fury remarked. “I’m going to go in there with ‘destroy mode’. Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious. I boxed the head right off him. Let’s talk facts. Anyone can get caught, as we’ve seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights. But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock a m**********r out!”
Despite there being two and a half months remaining until the rematch, Fury asserted his readiness, stating, “I’m ready to rock and roll. I don’t need a 12-week camp, I’ve been boxing all my life. I’m ready to go tonight, tomorrow, next weekend, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday – it doesn’t really matter. I can come in the ring at 30 stone and do 15 rounds. I’m a natural at it, and all I need is six weeks’ good sparring.”
Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, anticipates that the rematch will settle the rivalry definitively, with both fighters having a clear understanding of what is at stake. Reflecting on their first battle, Warren commented, “It was an unbelievable fight, the first one, the biggest fight of the 21st century. This will be a massive fight, much bigger than the first one. He’s got to do what he does well, which is to go out there and box, get behind his jab and let his shots go. He knows as well as anyone what he needs to do. And so does Usyk.”
Warren added, “It was a close fight that could have been scored either way. A lot of people scored it a draw. The next fight, I think you will get a decision that will not be debatable.”
The stage is set for an electrifying showdown between Fury and Usyk as they prepare to face off once again, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of this highly awaited rematch.