Ukrainian boxing icon Oleksandr Usyk has revealed that he has been preparing to fight Tyson Fury for nine years, ever since Fury dethroned Wladimir Klitschko in a famous upset back in 2015. Usyk, who has twice beaten Anthony Joshua, has secretly had his eyes on the Gypsy King and is determined to avenge Klitschko's defeat. The historic undisputed title decider between Usyk and Fury will take place on February 17 in Saudi Arabia, with all four heavyweight belts on the line.
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Preparing for the Showdown
In a leaked TNT Sports interview, Usyk shared his long-standing preparation for the fight. "I’ve been preparing for this fight for a few years now, since he beat Wladimir," said Usyk. "He didn’t know about me back then because I wasn’t famous in the world of boxing, but I have been preparing for him and Anthony Joshua from the very beginning, since I started professional boxing."
Historic Undisputed Title Decider
On February 17, Usyk and Fury will collide in what is set to be a historic and monumental occasion. This will be the first time all four heavyweight belts have been on the line. Usyk has waited nearly a decade for this opportunity to take on Fury and claim the undisputed title.
Fury's Training Regimen
Fury recently claimed that he would only dedicate five weeks of training to the fight, despite its significance. He stated, "I train four or five weeks for these fights. Please, like I trained 12 weeks for Wilder and everybody else! Four or five weeks, how much training does a man need? Three or four weeks of sparring and one week of resting, done." In response, Usyk confidently said, "I can keep on boxing non-stop for five weeks."
Stay tuned for the epic showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury on February 17!
