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Tyson Fury engages Oleksandr Usyk in final face off

After refusing to look at Usyk yesterday, Tyson Fury tries to bully his opponent, and when that failed, shoved him during the final face off.

Britain's Tyson Fury (L) and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk (R) stare each other down during the official weigh-in on the eve of their heavyweight world boxing championship fight in Riyadh on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Yasser al-UMARI / AFP)
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Update:

After the press conference on Thursday, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had a traditional face off. Fury raised some eyebrows when he refused to even look at the White Rabbit, with some commentators wondering if Fury was rattled.

Fast forward to Friday and the public weigh in, and Fury’s demeanor was completely different. The Gypsy King not only faced Usyk, but tried to put his head in and bully Usyk backward. The Ukrainian was not to be cowed however and stood his ground causing Fury to shove his opponent.

Here is the event:

Social media commentary has fight fans seeing this as a sign of Fury being nervous ahead of the undisputed unification heavyweight fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Tyson Fury said, “I’m gonna knock this little fucker spark out! I’m coming for his heart! Fuck his belts, I’m coming for his heart!”

Usyk’s message to Fury? “Don’t be afraid. I will not leave you alone tomorrow. Let your hands talk in the ring.”

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