"What does this even mean?" Usyk stumped Fury with a pre-fight address. Video

The unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) puzzled Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) with his appeal on the eve of the fight on May 18. Our compatriot was asked to say a few words to the Briton and the boxer made a promise to the Gypsy King.

This is the message of a film by the DAZN streaming service released two weeks before the fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion. "Hello, my friend. Don't be afraid, I won't leave you alone," Usyk said and blew his opponent an air kiss.

This appeal from the Ukrainian stumped Fury. "What does that even mean? Don't worry, I won't leave you alone?" Tyson responded.

British journalists recalled that their compatriot has regularly insulted the Ukrainian in recent years. However, recently, Fury suddenly changed his rhetoric towards Usyk. "I respect him as a person. I respect his career. He is an elite boxer," said the Gypsy King.

The day before, a video was posted online that revealed Usyk's true attitude toward Russia. And the Russian national team gave a negative assessment of the Ukrainian's chances in the fight against Fury.

The week before last, the broadcaster of the Usyk-Fury fight in Ukraine was announced and the cost of the show was determined. Former world champion Andy Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) made his prediction for the fight. Jordan Thompson (15-1, 12 KOs), the sparring partner of the two rivals, also shared his expectations for the duel.

Before that, Fury spoke frankly about Usyk, calling him a terrible person. The British boxer also spoke about being bullied in his younger years, when he was offered to quit the sport. In addition, he announced the fantastic fees of the opponents for the May 18 fight.

It has become known that the second rematch between Usyk and Fury is scheduled for mid-October. Tyson himself has already confirmed that he has no intention of giving up fight № 2 against the Ukrainian.

Former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) has again predicted Usyk and Fury's fight. In addition, Tony Bellew, a former rival of the Ukrainian, praised the fight.

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