May 19th 2024.
It was a tough loss for Tyson Fury on Saturday as he was defeated by Oleksandr Usyk in a stunning match for the undisputed heavyweight championship. As the dust settles, Fury's promoter Frank Warren has raised some doubts about a potential rematch between the two fighters.
The Ukrainian fighter came out strong in the second half of the fight, particularly in the ninth round where he sent Fury reeling with a barrage of powerful punches. Despite having the option to trigger a rematch clause, Warren believes that both fighters may choose to retire after such an intense battle and that Fury will take his time before making a decision.
In an interview with Seconds Out, Warren explained the situation, saying, "We are committed because there's a contract signed. However, Tyson's got to want to do it and Usyk has got to want to do it." He went on to add that either fighter could decide to retire and that it would ultimately be their choice as they had both given everything in the ring.
When asked about the possibility of Usyk pulling out of the rematch, Warren replied, "Well he can, he's the champion, he can say he's retiring. I'm not saying he would, but he has that option, doesn't he?" It's clear that the decision lies in the hands of the fighters and their teams.
Fury's manager, Frank Warren, also shed some light on the situation. He revealed that Fury had immediately expressed his desire for a rematch in the ring, but he also acknowledged the toll that this fight has taken on the Gypsy King. "But I told him he's been away from his family since last December, two back-to-back training camps, no fight in between, it's a long time to be away from his family," Warren shared.
He also emphasized that there's no rush to make a decision as the rematch is already contracted. It will ultimately come down to whether Fury wants to go through with it or not. "But who is anybody to pressure Tyson on what he should be doing? That's his choice. He's the guy getting in the ring, he's the guy who's taking the lumps and that's how it is," Warren said.
There has been a lot of talk about what's next for Fury, with some speculating that a fight with Anthony Joshua might be more appealing than a rematch with Usyk. Warren agrees that there are certainly big fights out there for Fury, but ultimately it will be his choice. "When I speak to him about it, I'm not even going to try and influence him," Warren stated. "At the end of the day with Tyson, he will either want to fight or he doesn't want to fight."
Warren also advised Fury to take his time and consider all his options before making a decision. He added, "So it's better to just think it through. There's no pressure, zero pressure for this." The decision ultimately lies in Fury's hands, and his team is there to support him no matter what he chooses.
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