May 13th 2024.
Today was an eventful media day in Saudi Arabia as Tyson Fury, the heavyweight boxer, was spotted using a crutch to support himself while walking. This immediately sparked concerns that his upcoming fight with Oleksandr Usyk may be postponed for a second time. The fears were further fueled by the chaotic scenes that followed at the hotel where the two teams were staying.
John Fury, Tyson's father, made headlines when he was caught on camera headbutting a member of Usyk's entourage. Security had to intervene and separate the two camps as tensions rose. Usyk's promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, called for John to be removed from Tyson's team, adding to the already explosive atmosphere leading up to the highly anticipated fight.
Originally scheduled for February, the fight had to be postponed due to Tyson sustaining a nasty cut above his right eye during sparring. Fans have been eagerly waiting for this matchup, which could potentially crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. However, amidst all the chaos caused by John Fury, some may have missed Tyson leaving the hotel on crutches, seemingly unable to put weight on his right leg.
The concerning footage quickly spread on social media, causing many to fear the worst for the upcoming match. However, Sky Sports' Ben Ransom reassured fans that Tyson was just "having a bit of fun." He explained that the crutches were borrowed from his nutritionist and that there was no injury. "We're not having a repeat of that postponement," Ransom assured, referring to the previous delay caused by Tyson's cut.
In an interview with Seconds Out, Stanislav Stepchuk, the member of Usyk's team who was headbutted by John Fury, expressed his surprise at the attack and stated that he would be ready to fight if a similar confrontation were to occur again. He also added that John's reaction was irrational and that he considered retaliating but decided against it due to the age difference.
Reflecting on the chaotic events that took place, Stepchuk offered some advice to John, saying that he should not look for an actual fight as it could have serious consequences for his health. "For his sake, he should not look for an actual fight because he could have a heart attack and finish in an ambulance," he said. Despite the ugly scenes, it was nice to see Tyson having a bit of fun amidst all the tension and drama.
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