Tyson Fury kicked off the final countdown to his heavyweight blockbuster vs Oleksandr Usyk on Wednesday, just over five weeks out from the big night in Riyadh.
“The Gypsy King” will try to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing history since Lennox Lewis in 1999 on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. On Wednesday, he appeared before the media at his Morecambe neighborhood football club, and he looked amazing.
Criticized harshly for his lackluster performance in defeating unproven boxer Francis Ngannou in October of last year, Fury (34-0-1) seems to be fully focused on this fight as the greatest prize in sports draws near.
The first setback of having a cut eye ruin the original schedule of February 17 is already gone, and the WBC and lineal heavyweight champion is already in top form as he gets ready to take on the outstanding champion of the IBF, WBA, WBO, and Ring magazine.
The fact that Fury is in great shape more than a month away from fight night indicates that his biggest concern right now. He acknowledges that the thing “terrifies” him.
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He clarified, saying, “I wouldn’t lie to you—I’m genuinely afraid of where I am right now. Honestly, I’m scared of where I am right now because I have five more weekends left and I’m ready to go this weekend.
According to what ‘Sugar’ [Hill] said, the goal is to workout less, not more. Because I’m already prepared, and it’s all f***ed if I peak too soon and get sick with the flu, a chest infection, or anything else. Since I’m prepared, it is currently the main concern.
Naturally, if Fury prevails in that May 18 blockbuster, there will be another enormous award. Finally, a meeting with Anthony Joshua, his fierce opponent from Britain. A bout that AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn has already dubbed the greatest fight in history. Again, get the popcorn ready.
