Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Touch Down in Riyadh Ahead of Heavyweight Title Clash
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – (August 12, 2024) – Heavyweight titans Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have officially arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of their highly anticipated undisputed title showdown on Saturday.
Lineal champion Tyson Fury, the reigning WBC titleholder, expressed his enthusiasm about being in the “great kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” stating, “I’m feeling fantastic, can’t wait to put on a good show. All the big stars are here. I can’t wait for Saturday night.”
When asked about his mindset heading into this career-defining fight, the ever-confident Fury quipped, “I’m very nervous, Usyk. Please don’t beat me up on Saturday night!” He went on to emphasize the significance of this bout, saying, “Every fight I’ve ever had is important to me. Every left or right turn I’ve taken in my life, every time I’ve fallen over, every time I’ve climbed up, was all leading to this moment. It’s destiny.”
Fury’s advisor, Spencer Brown, further echoed the champion’s readiness, declaring, “He’s in unbelievable form, great shape. He’s a happy man, and a happy fighter is a good fighter.”
On the other side, the current unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, exuded a sense of confidence and eagerness. “Saturday, it’s a special day because I am going to win. I will have the opportunity to become undisputed. It is very good for me, very important for my country,” the Ukrainian stated.
Usyk’s manager, Alex Krassyuk, shared the palpable energy surrounding this historic event, saying, “This is, for the first time ever, four belts on the line [in the heavyweight division], Oleksandr Usyk, the former cruiserweight and current unified heavyweight champion, is fighting Tyson Fury, the WBC champion. And he’s defeating him. What can be better?”
When asked about his strategy, Usyk remained coy, simply stating, “I have plans. It’s a great plan. It’s a secret.”
Promoter Frank Warren hailed the bout as a “historical” and “boxing dream” match-up, setting the stage for an unforgettable showdown between these two heavyweight titans on Saturday night.
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