Tyson Fury refused late request ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch after controversial coin toss
In a twist worthy of a boxing drama, a coin toss has decided the third judge for the much-anticipated Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight happening tonight.
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight hit by last-minute change amid illness
Tyson Fury's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk has seen an eleventh-hour shake-up in the judging panel. One of the original judges confirmed for the bout, Fernando Barbosa from Miami, is ill and unable to make the trip to Riyadh for Saturday night.
Frank Warren predicts Tyson Fury will beat Oleksandr Usyk ‘inside the distance’
Tyson Fury is being backed by his promoter Frank Warren to knock out unified world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk in Saturday’s rematch in Riyadh.
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 chaos, coin toss controversy, beard length drama, stare-off taunts
Where there is Tyson Fury, there is usually drama. Saturday night brings an early Christmas cracker from Saudi Arabia where the Wythenshawe-born boxer takes on Oleksandr Usyk for a second time.
Oleksandr Usyk barred from using pre-fight ritual during rematch vs Tyson Fury
Following a rules meeting between boxing chiefs on Friday afternoon in Riyadh, Oleksandr Usyk will no longer be allowed to kiss his cross in the corner during his upcoming rematch with Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury has named one fight Frank Warren has ‘got to make happen’ on one condition
Tyson Fury has already told Frank Warren that a trilogy "will be" on the cards if he triumphs over Oleksandr Usyk come Saturday evening.
Fury, Usyk trilogy clause threatens Joshua’s £150m fight with Gypsy King
Tyson Fury is contractually bound to a trilogy fight with OIeksandr Usyk if he beats his rival this weekend, reports mirror.co.uk. The two heavyweight rivals are set to renew their rivalry on Saturday night, with Usyk looking to go 2-0 up in the series.
Tyson Fury ready to cut down on showboating in Oleksandr Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury has vowed to cut down on the showboating in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk but sees no reason to adjust his gameplan.