Tyson Fury Vows to Regain Heavyweight Throne in Usyk Rematch

Fury shares video of intense training session after drunken night out

Following the release of a video that captured his recent drunken night out, Tyson Fury has made his first public statement on social media. Fury, dethroned as WBC world heavyweight champion by Oleksandr Usyk last month, has pledged to reclaim his title when he rematches the Ukrainian on December 21.

In an Instagram post, Fury shared a video of himself vigorously hitting a heavy bag, accompanied by a defiant caption. “Listen up!” he declared. “I’ve conquered everything in boxing – titles, records, the lot. But I’ve never had to come back from a loss.”

Fury acknowledged his shortcomings in the Usyk bout, vowing to learn from his mistakes. “On December 21st in Riyadh, in the heart of the kingdom, the king will reclaim his throne and become undisputed. @usykaa, I’m coming for you! Get ready for the Gypsy King!”

Fury’s promoter, Alexander Krassyuk, responded to the post with a conciliatory message. “Bro, let’s have a beer,” he wrote.

Fury’s defeat to Usyk marked the first blemish on his professional record. However, he is determined to avenge the loss and regain the world heavyweight titles.

Fury’s Drunken Night Out

Prior to his Instagram post, a video had emerged online showing Fury being escorted out of a pub in Morecambe. The footage depicted Fury, visibly intoxicated, collapsing in the streets before faceplanting the pavement.

A source claimed that Fury had been partying with friends and fans at the venue but had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol. His night out came to an abrupt end when security personnel intervened.

Many expressed concern over Fury’s actions, questioning whether his focus was fully on the upcoming rematch with Usyk. However, Fury’s latest social media post suggests that he is determined to put the drunken incident behind him and concentrate on regaining his championship status.

Usyk’s Status as Undisputed Champion

Fury’s rematch with Usyk will present a unique opportunity for the winner to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk currently holds the WBA (super), IBF, WBO, and WBC belts, but the IBF strap may not be on the line for the December 21 bout.

The IBF has announced its intention to strip Usyk of the IBF title due to his protracted negotiations with Fury. The organization has ordered Usyk to defend his mandatory title against Filip Hrgovic, but Usyk has opted to prioritize the Fury rematch instead.

Should Usyk defeat Fury, he will likely be stripped of the IBF title and could potentially face a mandatory defense against Hrgovic in the near future. However, if Fury emerges victorious, he will become the undisputed heavyweight champion, holding all four major sanctioning body belts.

The Fury-Usyk rematch promises to be a highly anticipated and consequential event in the boxing world. With both men determined to prove their supremacy, the outcome is likely to have a significant impact on the heavyweight landscape for years to come.