As it stands now, fans and followers still have a chance to witness the undisputed title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. At the beginning of the month, Usyk’s promoter revealed that talks were going haywire as Fury disagreed with the 60/40 split between the winner and loser. Last Friday, ‘The Gypsy King’ threw his final 70/30, take it or leave offer to Usyk. The latter seems to have accepted it. Amidst frequent tongue-lashing, the Mancunian boxing champion announces on Tuesday that he’s returning to training in preparation for the April 29 fight, be it Usyk or someone else.
He took to social media and announced a complete blackout until the fight date. He said, “Hi, guys, as fun as it’s been over the last few days terrorizing Usyk and his team, tomorrow I’m gonna knuckle down into training camp, and I’ll be doing a blackout as I always do on social media.” Subsequently, a message on Twitter followed.
Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of the World. pic.twitter.com/iIlvnouAtt
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) March 14, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
But today, early in the morning, talkSPORT’s Michael Benson shared the latest video where the undefeated WBC champion and members of his training staff came together for an open call-out of the Ukrainian pure-boxer. They shouted, “Usyk is a p***y.” However, instead of rousing, the sudden appearance amidst self-imposed censorship seems to have confused fans and followers.
Tyson Fury getting all of his training partners to send a message to Oleksandr Usyk today…
[🎥 @Tyson_Fury] pic.twitter.com/H1ipLQeHqz— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 17, 2023
Fans could not help themselves from voicing their thoughts and emotions openly.
Fans read the riot act to Tyson Fury for failing to keep his word
To @StellarOak, the entire show proved embarrassing. Tyson Fury has made himself so repellent, he lamented.
What an embarrassment. @Tyson_Fury is so unlikeable these days.
— Josh Reid (@StellarOak) March 17, 2023
Embarrassing
— Edward Hearn (Parody) (@OnionRingsHearn) March 17, 2023
@ninja35 touched a sore spot that perhaps Fury is afraid of facing Oleksandr Usyk.
He scared of usyk!
— Ninja (@ninja35) March 17, 2023
Read More: Disgraced Heavyweight Claims Deontay Wilder Is “Not the Same Person Mentally” After Fury Loss
@JonathanShadbu2 recollected what Fury had mentioned regarding the social media blackout and wondered what happened suddenly.
Still can’t stay off social media
— Jonathan Shadburn (@JonathanShadbu2) March 17, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
So much for his media blackout in a training camp, not like Luke to talk absolute bollocks…🤥
— Michael ⚫️⚪️🎯 (@MichaelNUFC180) March 17, 2023
Unfortunately, if the Fury-Usyk fight doesn’t come about to fans’ utter disappointment, then for Usyk, it’s a straightforward mandatory fight. It probably should be the WBA (Regular) Heavyweight champion, Daniel Dubois. On the other hand, Fury has options. Reportedly, he might fight either Andy Ruiz Jr. or, who knows, even Anthony Joshua may turn up!
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
What is your take on the reactions? Do share your views and opinions with us in the comments below.
Watch This Story: Boxing Schedule March 2023: Caleb Plant vs. David Benavidez, Gilberto Ramirez Comeback Fight Since Dmitry Bivol Loss, Lawrence Okolie’s Title Defense, and More