Heavyweight Titans Usyk and Fury Set to Clash for Undisputed Title
Boxing enthusiasts are gearing up for a highly anticipated heavyweight showdown as Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury prepare to clash for the undisputed title on Saturday.
The 37-year-old Usyk stepped onto the scales at a career-high 233.5 pounds, suggesting he is ready for a physical bout against the 35-year-old Fury, who weighed in at a lighter 262 pounds – the lightest he has been since his 2019 victory over Otto Wallin.
Tensions Escalate at Weigh-in
As the two rivals came face-to-face, tensions escalated, with Fury invading Usyk’s personal space before the camps had to be separated. “I’m ready to rock and roll,” declared Fury, who has remained composed leading up to the biggest fight of his career at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Fury’s confidence was evident as he delivered a fiery message, saying, “I’m coming for his heart. That’s what I’m coming for. F** his belts. I’m coming for his f****** heart. He’s getting it tomorrow. Spark out! F*** him!*” Usyk, on the other hand, responded calmly, warning Fury, “Don’t be afraid. I won’t leave you alone tomorrow.“
Heavyweight Legends in Attendance
Some of the finest retired heavyweights, including Larry Holmes, Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, and Wladimir Klitschko, were in attendance at BLVD City in Riyadh, adding to the electric atmosphere. As Lennox Lewis observed, “The energy is in the air.“
With both fighters weighing in at career-high and career-low marks, respectively, the stage is set for a titanic clash between the two undisputed heavyweight champions. Boxing fans can expect fireworks tomorrow night in Riyadh.
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