May 16th 2024.
Tyson Fury had an interesting mind game up his sleeve as he faced off against Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight title fight on Saturday night. Both boxers were undefeated, making this fight a historic one as it would crown the first undisputed champion in the heavyweight division in 25 years, since Lennox Lewis.
The fight was set to take place in Saudi Arabia, but controversy had already stirred up in the build-up. One of Usyk's team members had lodged a complaint about the ring canvas. However, during the pre-fight news conference on Thursday night, both boxers were focused on the task at hand and exchanged very few words.
But there was one peculiar incident that caught everyone's attention. Fury, known for his intense stare-downs with his opponents, refused to look Usyk in the eye as they came together for the face-off. Instead, he turned towards the crowd, flexed his muscles, and even sang along to the background music before finally leaving the stage. Usyk, on the other hand, stood sideways to face Fury, but still tried to catch a glimpse of his eyes before he left.
When asked about his actions, Fury simply replied, "He's a scary looking dude." This was quite out of character for Fury, who usually loves to intimidate his opponents with his intense stare. Later, he added, "I want to thank Usyk for challenging me. I aim to put on a show."
Meanwhile, Usyk remained calm and composed, saying, "Let's make history. Enough talk. Let your hands do the talking in the ring." Fury also showed his respect for his opponent, saying, "I'm ready for a good fight, and whether it's tough or easy, I'm prepared for it. I'll say a prayer for him before the fight for us both to come out of the ring safely."
Despite the lack of words exchanged between the two boxers, the tension was palpable, and the anticipation for the fight was at an all-time high. With both boxers being undefeated and the chance to make history, this was not a fight to be missed.
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