Tyson Fury’s upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk is already making headlines, but it’s not just because of the historic implications of the bout. Fury’s father, John Fury, caused a stir in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, when he head-butted a member of Usyk’s team, resulting in blood streaming down his own face. Despite the chaos, John Fury remains unapologetic, claiming incidents like this happen frequently for him.
Tyson Fury, on the other hand, sees the humor in his father’s antics, referring to him as his “Angelo Dundee” and praising his ability to generate hype and views for their fights. Fury believes that the incident only added to the buzz surrounding the fight, which will determine the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.
The fight between Fury and Usyk has been a long time coming, with potential obstacles along the way. In October, Fury faced off against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in a close contest that could have derailed the Fury vs. Usyk matchup. Despite the near upset, Fury remains focused on the task at hand and is ready to face Usyk in the ring.
With both fighters holding multiple heavyweight titles, the stakes are high for this legacy fight. Fury remains unfazed by the mind games and distractions, focusing on the simple fact that they are both boxers with gloves who will try to punch each other in the face. As the fight approaches, Fury is relaxed, ready to rock and roll, and confident in his abilities to come out on top.