Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk had an unforgettable face-off that lasted an astonishing 11 minutes and 20 seconds, making it one of the longest and most intense head-to-heads in boxing history.
The 36-year-old Fury will challenge Usyk for his unified heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia this Saturday.
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As he left the news conference, Usyk defiantly said, “Me? [Look away?] No.”
Neither fighter said much during Thursday’s press conference, both agreeing that the talking was over.
However, it was their face-off that stole the spotlight, showcasing the mental battle between two of the best heavyweights in the world. Fury, towering over Usyk, stared him down, with both men refusing to look away inside a luxury mall in central Riyadh.
Minutes into the standoff, event organizers scrambled to separate the fighters. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman was the first to attempt to intervene, but neither man broke their intense stare.
A card and handkerchief were placed between them, and Fury began sweating as the tension rose.
Fury taunted Usyk, saying, “The rabbit’s getting it this time. Butchered. Smashed to pieces.”
Usyk calmly responded, “Don’t be afraid.”
Eventually, a shouting Fury was pulled away from the scene. A few moments later, he was seen dancing alongside drummers performing outside the conference room.
In May, Usyk, 37, had previously outpointed Fury, becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
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