Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk weigh in ahead of massive fight in Saudi Arabia
HE entered the ring dressed as Bad Santa but Tyson Fury suffered season’s beatings from the finest heavyweight on the planet.
Fury’s beard had caused pre-fight controversy but he lacked razor-sharpness inside and outside of the ring as Usyk’s flawless record remained intact.He performed his ring walk in a Father Christmas-style red robe with a white trim but his festive season is going be lacking in comfort and joy after this schooling.
And despite the split decision from the judges in May, there was little doubt that the Ukrainian should have been a clear, unanimous winner. The undercard had been short on quality, thrills or sensible judging and it was 1.30am local time before the main protagonists entered the arena. During the build-up, he’d been in deadly serious form, yet he was a piece of pantomime from a man who has always been able to switch effortlessly from vaudeville to violence and back again.Before the first bell, Fury was goofing again, goggle-eyed and blowing kisses.
The fourth was lively - Usyk inflicting pain with a combination to the body but Fury pinning him back later on.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Usyk vs Fury 2: Oleksandr Usyk rules out retirement if he defeats Tyson Fury in rematchOleksandr Usyk has confirmed that he plans to make a sensational return to the cruiserweight division
Read more »
Tyson Fury has been sparring with 'British Mike Tyson' ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematchTyson Fury has relied on six promising heavyweights to help him prepare for another titanic battle with undefeated pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk, including one fighter compared to Mike Tyson
Read more »
– Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson disagree on Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 predict...Mike Tyson surprised by Oleksandr Usyk as he reveals what Tyson Fury has to do to win rematch.
Read more »
Tyson Fury's sparred with 'British Mike Tyson' ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematchTyson Fury has relied on six promising heavyweights to help him prepare for another titanic battle with undefeated pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk, including one fighter compared to Mike Tyson
Read more »
– Tyson Fury uncertain if dad John Fury will corner him for Oleksandr Usyk rematch...'I know what I've got to do' - Tyson Fury responds to pleas to change corner team including dad John Fury for Oleksandr Usyk rematch.
Read more »
Tommy Fury shows true colours ahead of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2Tommy Fury and Joseph Parker were in attendance at the weigh-in on Friday night
Read more »