Tyson Fury brought his characteristic intensity to the weigh-in, engaging in a physical altercation with Oleksandr Usyk in a dramatic prelude to their upcoming bout in Saudi Arabia. The confrontation escalated quickly, leading to their separation by security personnel.
The stakes are high as the two undefeated heavyweights prepare to vie for the undisputed heavyweight title in Riyadh, with all four championship belts up for grabs.
Usyk, hailing from Ukraine, tipped the scales at a personal record of 16st 6lb. Meanwhile, Fury, the WBC champion known for his unpredictable antics during fight week, weighed in at 18st 7lb, marking his lowest weight in over four years.
Despite avoiding eye contact with Usyk during the news conference earlier in the week, Fury displayed a more lighthearted demeanor at the weigh-in. His playful approach, however, took a confrontational turn as he initiated a face-off with Usyk, resulting in a shoving match that caused a stir among their respective teams.
Fury, never one to mince words, boldly proclaimed his intention to secure a knockout victory, expressing this sentiment with characteristic bravado. Usyk’s response to Fury’s provocations was calm yet assertive, promising not to back down in the face of the challenge ahead.
Reported By BBC Sports.
