Eddie Hearn addresses rumors that Tyson Fury was floored during training for the Usyk fight

Eddie Hearn Denies Claims of Fury Being Dropped in Sparring

Eddie Hearn, promoter for Tyson Fury's upcoming fight against Oleksandr Usyk, has dismissed rumors of Fury being dropped in sparring ahead of the historic clash. The Gypsy King is set to face off against the former undisputed cruiserweight king in Saudi Arabia in just over two weeks.

Opetaia's Departure Sparks Speculation

Jai Opetaia, who was part of Fury's training camp, left to prepare for his rematch with Mairis Briedis. This departure coincided with claims that Opetaia had put Fury on his backside during one of their spars. However, Hearn has called these rumors "rubbish," stating that Opetaia did five rounds with Fury and that nobody was hurt or dropped in the process.

Preparations Going Well for Fury

Contrary to the rumors of disarray in Fury's camp, Hearn has heard that the WBC heavyweight champion's preparations are going smoothly. He believes that Fury is taking the fight against Usyk very seriously and expects a much-improved performance from him.

Hearn Predicts Fury Victory

Despite acknowledging that Usyk is a formidable opponent, Hearn predicts that Fury will come out on top in the fight. He believes that Fury's skills and size will be too much for Usyk to handle, ultimately leading to a victory for the Gypsy King.

The Ultimate Guide: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

Get ready for the highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk by checking out all the details you need to know ahead of the fight.

Fury's Redemption: Can He Overcome Usyk?

Eddie Hearn and many others in the boxing world were disappointed by Fury's previous performance against Francis Ngannou. However, Hearn believes that Fury will bounce back and prove to be too much for Usyk to handle in their upcoming clash.