Oleksandr Usyk fires bizarre warning to Thierry Henry ahead of Tyson Fury rematch fight

Oleksandr Usyk has called out Arsenal legend Thierry Henry in a bizarre build-up to Saturday's world title fight with Manchester-born heavyweight rival Tyson Fury.

Earlier this year, Usyk defeated Fury in Riyadh to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis. However, ahead of their much-anticipated rematch this weekend, the Ukrainian has already relinquished one of his titles - the IBF strap - after failing to fight designated challenger Daniel Dubois.

While his focus is currently on Fury, Usyk spared a moment to call out footballing icon Henry after the Frenchman appeared on Monday Night Football. When asked by a reporter how he would prepare to fight the former Arsenal and Barcelona striker, Usyk took the opportunity to hand Henry a challenge.

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"He's a great player but hey, Thierry, my legs, they are better than you," Usyk said while looking down the camera on Sky Sports. "Thierry, don't be afraid, my legs are better."

The coverage then flicked straight back to a bewildered Henry in the Sky Sports studio who was asked by David Jones for his thoughts. "Sometimes you have to stay in your lane - and I will stay in my lane," he replied, perfectly.

Usyk's comments came after his media duties with Sky Sports in which he explained that he would be looking to drop down to cruiserweight again after his Fury rematch. "I win again a second fight," Usyk said.

"I'll try cruiserweight again. I'll try."

Fury is unlikely to accept this decision from Usyk having already stated his intention to push for a trilogy. "When I beat him on