RIYADH — Two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has brutally hit out at the IBF ahead his mouthwatering rematch with Oleksandr Usyk later this year.
The heavyweight rivals will do battle once again as they are scheduled to head-to-head for a second time on December 21 in Riyadh.
Back in May, the Ukrainian became the first man to beat Fury in a professional contest after he secured a split-decision victory in Riyadh.
Despite Usyk’s previous victory, Fury is focused on improving his performance, while Usyk maintains a more stoic approach to the fight, emphasizing discipline over motivation.
Back in June, British star Daniel Dubois was upgraded to the IBF heavyweight world champion after Usyk vacated his world title. ‘Dynamite’ won the interim belt back in June after stopping Filip Hrgovic via TKO in the eighth round.
The 27-year-old later successfully defended the belt for the first time back in September, defeating Anthony Joshua in the fifth round.
“It’s actually been about four and half years – the Deontay Wilder II fight – since I was the underdog in a fight. I’m looking forward to a fantastic fight. Oleksandr won the first fight fair and square,” Fury said according to Reuters.
“It was very close last time. I’ll be a bit more focused, a lack of complacency and I should do the job. Nothing drastic has to change. A bit more of the same, a bit more focused, and I will be victorious.
“Last time it wasn’t my time to win or God would have given me victory. I’m very happy Usyk got the decision. That was meant to be, and we’re going to find out what is meant to be on December 21.
