Boxing: Oleksandr Usky and Tyson Fury have faced off for a record 11 minutes ahead of their rematch on December 21st.
Usky & Fury face-off for 11 minutes! | 01:27 Tyson Fury weighed in at the heaviest of his career on Saturday as he vowed to go to war with Oleksandr Usyk in their world title rematch .
Fury’s added weight shows he’s out to physically dominate the smaller Usyk on Sunday. He offered only one word — “war” — to the interviewer as he left the stage. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 20: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury 2 pose for a photo during the weigh-in as part of Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 at on December 20, 2024 in Riyadh, . The first unification bout of the four-belt era was decided by a narrow split-decision, although Fury was saved by the bell after a standing eight count in the ninth round.
A low-key build-up ignited on Thursday when the two fighters faced off for a marathon 11 minutes at their press conference, despite attempts to separate them.
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