“Trying to Make Themselves Look Like the Good Guys”: Fans Blast Oleksandr Usyk & His Manager as Frank Warren Insists on Making Tyson Fury Fight Possible

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are one of the biggest names in the sport. The two also happen to compete in the heavyweight division. A fight between the two has been under serious consideration after Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua in September of 2021. Though, for the longest time the fight could not come to fruition. The negotiations between the parties were not fruitful and could not advance to making the fight official.

Fury demanded a revenue spilt be 70-30 between the main event fighters. Thereafter, Usyk accepted the terms on Instagram which made fans believe the fight is official. However, it appears that the bout is still in jeopardy and the fans are not happy about the same.

Fans react to Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight in jeopardy

Usyk promoter, Alex Krassyuk broke the news that he has halted the negotiations with Fury and his team. He stated that Fury’s side was imposing many obligations on the fight. Frank Warren, promoter of Fury expressed that the fight may still take place as planned.

@MichaelBenson took to Twitter and stated, “Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk is NOT DEAD YET as Fury’s co-promoter Frank Warren and Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk have agreed to get back on the phone and attempt to salvage the undisputed heavyweight world title fight on April 29th.”   

The fans are eager to see the fight take place. They are disappointed by the fact that the fight is in jeopardy again. Though, the fans are spilt as to whether or not they believe Warren would save the fight. Here are a few fan reactions:

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One fan with the username. @imzee786: “Get ready for a couple dozen vids from Fury saying “Usyk you gappy tooth bum, you ducked me you middleweight dosser SPAAAAARTAAAN!” Team Fury will now enter into a few months of name-calling anin d negotiation with AJ on social media only to fight Manual Charr!”

Another pointed out what he felt is happening behind the scenes. @LiquidatorPod: “So Usyk’s promoter is just trying to make themselves look like the good guys, Warren and Fury still want the fight.”

Another reflected upon the same.@OnionRingsFroch wrote: “Alex and Usyk are coming off much worse. Frank and Fury are willing and want to make this fight. It looks like Alex and Usyk are the ones who don’t want it. Hopefully they come to a resolution.”

While one fan thinks that the Fury’s promoter is trying his best. @pcjacob4:“frank warren wants this fight more than Tyson Fury.”

Lastly, one fan @MoneyMauricioBX wrote: “As long as Fury is involved it won’t happen. Bored this bloke, absolutely pathetic”

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It appears that the fans at large have at least one side to blame for the negotiations. What do you think about the situation between them? Who do you think is to blame? Do share your thoughts and opinions with us in the comments below.