Usyk v Fury 2: Tyson Fury delivers bizarre 10-second open workout, then 18-word vow to 'hurt' Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh
Published 18/12/2024 at 21:01 GMT
Preparing for their highly-awaited rematch, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk delivered open workouts on Wednesday, with Fury giving a strange non-workout and saying just 18 words afterward. Usyk v Fury 2 takes place on Saturday, December 21 – live on TNT Sports Box Office – seven months after Usyk beat the Brit by split decision to add the WBC title to his collection.
Watch as Fury vows to inflict ‘a lot of pain’ on Usyk in 18-word open workout interview
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Tyson Fury said only 18 words following a baffling 10-second open workout on Wednesday, in which the British heavyweight vowed to deliver "a lot of pain" in Saturday's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
The former WBC champion cut a serious figure at the open workouts for Usyk v Fury 2 – live on TNT Sports Box Office – and bobbed his way around the ring for just a few seconds, opting not to work out at all and throw zero punches.
He then bowed to the crowd before having his gloves removed.
Fury was interviewed and only said 18 words before departing and making way for Usyk to conduct his open workout.
"A lot of pain," Fury said bluntly.
"Smash and damage.
"A lot of hurt.
"Hurt, serious hurt.
"A lot of damage."
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‘He doesn’t disappoint’ – Usyk puts on a show during open workout ahead of Fury rematch
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Fury will look to avenge his split-decision defeat against Usyk in May when the pair meet for the highly-anticipated rematch.
Fury's coach, SugarHill Steward, also revealed the Briton's corner team for the fight, confirming that only himself, Andy Lee and a cutman will be present.
"It was a little workout," Steward laughed. "We gave it our best.
"Tyson Fury is just ready right now, along with myself. He’s always had a silly demeanour and playing around, but this is a different side of him. He’s just ready, 100% ready."
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When asked about Fury's words of "hurt" and "pain", Steward explained: "It's how we normally train and how I was taught from Emanuel Steward.
"It's always hurt somebody, pain and knockouts. It was always written on the walls at the Kronk Gym. The harder you work, the bigger the reward."
Usyk delivered a short workout, shadowboxing while a band outside the ring played. When asked about Fury's workout, the Ukrainian simply replied: "Okay."
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Watch: Usyk responds to Fury's promise to cause 'serious hurt'
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