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Tyson Fury Confirms Next Opponent After Oleksandr Usyk Rematch: “It’s Got To Be Him”
Tyson Fury has set his sights firmly on Oleksandr Usyk, aiming to settle unfinished business after suffering his first professional defeat in their May 2024 clash. That fight crowned Usyk as the division’s first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, with the Ukrainian taking a split decision win, largely thanks to a dominant ninth round.
Despite the loss, Fury is confident heading into the rematch and told Undisputed that he believes he did enough to win the first bout. He’s now embracing the mindset of a challenger, which he says fuels his drive to reclaim the titles.
“For the first time in years, I’m going in there as a challenger, not a champion,” Fury said. “I’ve got a goal again, and it’s giving me that fire I needed.”
Fury also predicted a trilogy fight with Usyk, drawing parallels to legendary rivalries like Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney. He believes that a third showdown is inevitable after he secures victory in the rematch.
“I think this will be one of the great trilogies, me and Usyk. One each, and then the trilogy,” Fury stated.
Fury has also left the door open to future bouts with other heavyweight contenders, including Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, with both fighters eyeing their own shot at the undisputed crown.
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