Tyson Fury took to Instagram to mock Oleksandr Usyk with an inflatable doll. The British boxer posted a video of himself with the doll, which had Usyk's face on it.
Fury captioned the post: "Just getting ready for @usykaa fight but in the meanwhile I'll be at it #livinglife". The video showed Fury surrounded by a group of people who laughed at his antics.
The social media stunt comes after Fury lost two fights against the Ukrainian boxer. Fury has claimed that the judges favored Usyk for political reasons in both bouts. He believes he should have won both times.
After the losses, Fury hinted at retirement. But now he's considering a return to the ring in 2026. He wants what he calls a fair fight without biased judges or favoritism.
Reactions to Fury's Instagram post were mixed. Some fans criticized him:
"He's beat you twice and was respectful, you're just lowering yourself."
"This is how a legend f---s up his legacy."
"Fury, you look more like this inflatable doll."
Meanwhile, Usyk is set to face Daniel Dubois in his next fight. If Usyk wins, a third bout with Fury in 2026 could happen. This potential trilogy fight is already generating a lot of talk.
Usyk's manager, Sergey Lapin, said they're already thinking about a third fight. Their goal is to make Usyk a three-time consecutive champion against Fury.
Fury's behavior could stem from frustration over his losses or an attempt to stay in the spotlight. Whatever the reason, it's clear that the rivalry between these two heavyweight boxers is far from over.
