“Bound to Be Problematic”: Fans React as Oleksandr Usyk Accepts Tyson Fury Fight With a Condition

Oleksandr Usyk‘s acceptance of Tyson Fury‘s 70/30 offer for an undisputed heavyweight world title fight on April 29th has elicited mixed reactions from fans. Fury offered the deal to Usyk and posted it on social media, and Usyk accepted the proposal on the condition that many found surprising.

The boxer stated that he would accept the offer with the condition that Fury would have to donate £1 million to Ukraine.

The news came after the WBA stated that Usyk had to defend his unified world title against regular champion Daniel Dubois unless a deal was reached with Fury by the end of the day. However, if Usyk did not agree to the terms, Fury would still have quite a lot of options, like Andy Ruiz Jr, Deontay Wilder, and even former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

The match won’t be easy for either of them, both fighters will have to bring their A-game against each other. So much so, that even Mike Tyson gave a warning to Usyk against Fury.

Fans’ reaction to Oleksandr Usyk’s condition of Tyson Fury

This request has sparked mixed reactions from fans. One fan, JC, criticized Usyk for making the fight political, claiming that it is not fair to ask Fury to donate to Ukraine’s war efforts.

On the other hand, Nathan Allen Pirtle expressed admiration for Usyk’s gesture.

Mason Carty mocked Tyson Fury’s previous controversy after his fight against Deontay Wilder. Tyson was supposed to donate 7 million to charity. Well, he also claimed to have done so. However, a lot of people refuse to believe him.

Wesley Fitzgerald applauded Usyk for standing up to Fury.

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He claimed that Fury vacated his belt to avoid fighting Price and tried to avoid fighting Usyk by pricing him out.

Meanwhile, Nicky Wilson was skeptical of Usyk’s counteroffer, stating that it might be problematic to include a political stipulation.

Boxing Polls sought clarification of Usyk’s statement, wondering what he meant by “every day.”

In summary, Usyk has accepted Fury’s offer but has requested a donation to Ukraine, which has divided fans’ opinions. While some praised Usyk’s charitable nature and boldness, others criticized him for politicizing the fight and making unrealistic demands.

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