Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are getting ready to face off again in the boxing ring. The two heavyweights will meet this Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles on the line.
Their first fight in May ended with Usyk winning by split decision. He hurt Fury badly in the ninth round, handing the British boxer his first career loss. Fury quickly activated the rematch clause, and Usyk gave up his IBF belt to make it happen.
Last month, the fighters met for a launch press conference. The mood was friendly, with both men exchanging pleasantries. But things have changed since Fury arrived in Saudi Arabia. He refused to do an open workout and only answered questions with "pain" or "hurt."
The tension reached a peak during a recent press conference. Fury and Usyk stared each other down for over ten minutes. Fury insulted Usyk, calling him an "ugly rat b*****d" among other things. Usyk kept his cool and told Fury, "don't be afraid."
The face-off got people talking. A Twitter user named UsyksBurner posted a video with close-up audio of the exchange and commented:
"All I have to say is he's trying to convince himself."
Many fans think Fury looked rattled. Some said he was "doing too much" while Usyk stayed "as cool as a cucumber."
Both fighters had their moments in the first match. Now, everyone's wondering what changes they've made for the rematch. Stamina and skill will play big roles in deciding who comes out on top.
The fight is just days away, and the boxing world can't wait to see how it unfolds. Will Fury get his revenge, or will Usyk prove his first win wasn't a fluke? We'll find out on Saturday night in Riyadh.
