May 19th 2024.
Tyson Fury is facing a decision about whether or not to have a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in October. After their intense fight in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, Fury seemed unsure about what the future holds. Usyk emerged as the undisputed world heavyweight champion, but the match was a close one, with Fury taking control in the middle rounds before Usyk nearly ended it in the ninth. Despite his best efforts, Fury was unable to regain control and Usyk ultimately claimed all the belts in the division.
The contract between the two fighters includes a rematch clause, giving the loser the option to schedule a rematch in October. In the immediate aftermath of the fight, Fury confidently declared that he would exercise that option, stating, "We go back to our families and we run it back in October." However, in the post-fight press conference, Fury seemed less certain, acknowledging the toll the fight had taken on both himself and Usyk and stating that he and his promoter, Frank Warren, would discuss their plans for the future.
Warren echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that there was no rush to make a decision and that they would first focus on recovering from the grueling fight. As for Fury's approach to a potential rematch, he stated that he would likely maintain a tighter defense and stay more focused, rather than "messing around" as he did in the first match. He also seemed to believe that he was in control of the fight, saying, "I thought I was bossing the fight."
Fury had also claimed that Usyk had broken his jaw during the fight, but this was later proven to be inaccurate when Usyk returned from the hospital with only a few stitches above his eye. Despite this, Usyk was already looking towards a rematch, stating that he was ready for another fight.
In the end, the decision about whether or not to have a rematch in October remains uncertain. Fury and his team will take some time to recuperate and then discuss their plans, weighing the risks and rewards of facing Usyk again. One thing is for sure, though - if a rematch does happen, it will be another intense and highly anticipated match between these two skilled fighters.
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