Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk faced off for more than 10 minutes (Image: Getty Images)
unleashed a scathing, expletive-laden tirade at during an extended staredown that lasted over 11 minutes. The heated exchange, which saw the combatants go eyeball to eyeball for an eternity, escalated quickly as Fury vociferously berated the WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight champion at their press conference.
The 36-year-old boxer declared: “He’s getting f***ed, I was 50 per cent last time, you were the best you’ve ever been and you still couldn’t do s***.
“You couldn’t do f*** all. Don’t you be afraid you rabbit looking f***er. I won’t leave you alone. You ugly little b******. I’m butchering you. You are going to wake up in the hospital you clown. You got a gift decision you clown. I’m the man, I’m the f***ing champion. You ugly rat b******. You are a rat. I’ll beat you seven days a week.”
Usyk seemed unfazed by the outburst, coolly telling Fury, “not be afraid” and assuring him that he “wouldn’t leave him alone.”
The intense moment unfolded minute by minute, taking 11 minutes and 26 seconds before the pair began trading barbs in an explosive lead-up to their much-anticipated rematch. Paris Fury was also present at the press conference, despite Tyson’s earlier claims of not having spoken to her in three months.
Their previous encounter ended with Usyk clinching victory via split decision in May, thus claiming the title of the undisputed heavyweight champion, although he had to relinquish the IBF belt. Despite this, the victor of the upcoming bout will still be hailed as the division’s leader.
Fury has made it clear that he’s finished with the pleasantries, setting a serious tone as he seeks vengeance against Usyk, who dealt him his first defeat in May.
Fury stated emphatically: “I’m going to dish out a lot of pain, put this f***er in the hurt locker for sure. I’ve got nothing to say apart from there will be a whole lot hurt and pain. The talking is done.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk before the pair were broken up. (Image: XIFL TV)
“The first fight I talked, I joked. All my career. This time I’m serious and I’m going to do some damage.”
Tension peaked during the face-off at the end of the press event, with cameras jostling for position as Fury and Usyk locked eyes in an intense stare-down. The atmosphere charged up when Fury began hurling insults at the WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight champion, prompting a heated exchange.
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Fury, visibly agitated and sweating profusely, had to be restrained by his team as they attempted to escort him from the venue.
After the confrontation, Usyk exited the stage, climbed the steps, and triumphantly fist-pumped to the crowd, while his supporters chanted his name, adding to the drama of the pre-fight build-up.