Advertisement

Tyson Fury confirms Oleksandr Usyk trilogy fight on one condition before rematch

Tyson Fury
-Credit: (Image: YouTube/DAZN Boxing)


Tyson Fury has insisted his rivalry with Oleksandr Usyk must have a rematch if he comes out on top on December 21. The two heavyweight titans will meet in Riyadh for their highly-anticipated rematch.

Usyk came out on top the last time they clashed in May, via a split decision. The dramatic night in Saudi Arabia saw the Ukrainian become boxing's first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.

In a tense bout, which could have gone either way, Usyk won after three of the four judges deemed him the worthy winner. It was Fury's first defeat in a 16-year professional career.

READ MORE: Tyson Fury told to make big adjustment ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

READ MORE: Tyson Fury sent warning about new tactics for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

The rematch will see the pair face off once again with Fury looking to seek revenge for May's defeat. With less than a month to go until the bout, a recent interview between the pair has been released by DAZN.

During the face off, Fury returned to his old ways by labelling Usyk a "b****" and claiming he will be victorious this time round. However, towards the end, Fury's promoter, Frank Warren, was asked what was on the line for the two fighters.

After responding, the Gypsy King was quick to go against Warren by insisting there will be another rematch if the Mancunian defeats Usyk. Warren said: "A lot of journalists and what you read afterwards, they were saying whoever won the fight was going to be the best heavyweight of the 21st century, the fight unified champion and they'd go up there with all the greats of the past.

"I'm glad they've said that because, at the moment, Oleksandr got the result and won the split decision, but [if] Tyson wins it, that's where that mantle will go. That he is the best of his generation."

Fury was quick to cut his promoter short, jokingly stating: "No Frank, there will be a rematch. A trilogy. There's got to be. If he wins one and I win one, I can't say I'm better and he can't say he's better. There has to be a third one."