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The Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury fight has come to a close, but the internet can’t stop talking about it. Amid all the chaos and excitement, a huge muscular man has taken the internet by storm because of his physique. Usyk and Fury initially collided in the ring back in May, which saw Usyk emerge as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

Fury had promised vengeance upon the Ukrainian in the rematch last Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. However, just like their date in May, Fury fell short of beating Oleksandr Usyk to the punch. ‘The Cat’ was crowned the victor via unanimous decision after a closely contested 12 rounds of heavyweight action. 

Muscle Man crashes the internet

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Soon after, an X user named Jimbob O C shared a picture from the event on the social media platform. The photo captured the intense moment when Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen were trading heavy blows in the ring. In the foreground, Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn is seen seated in the front row, while a few rows behind him, a muscular man catches Jimbob ‘s attention.

Dressed in a white T-shirt and what appeared to be a flat cap, the man was intently watching the fight unfold. His broad shoulders and massive traps stood out, bulging impressively beneath his shirt. The shadow from his cap partially obscured his face, leaving his eyes hidden in darkness.

The man’s identity remains unknown, though one user reacting to the image speculated he might be gym trainer Mohammed Shaban. Shaban was reportedly present at the event on Saturday, as confirmed by his social media activity, but he was seen wearing a black top—contradicting the attire of the man in the photo.

Despite the mystery surrounding him, the post on X sent fans into a frenzy, sparking widespread curiosity.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury overshadowed by unknown man

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The Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury fight was an electrifying spectacle, so it’s no surprise that this mysterious story quickly gained traction. One user, in particular, seemed captivated by the man’s imposing shoulders, commenting on their sheer size and definition. “His shoulders are in different time zones wtf,” the user wrote. Clearly, whoever it was, spends most of his time in the gym working on those traps. 

Another user speculated that the man can’t be a boxer because of his physique. “Being that buffed means you can’t swing and dodge faster, just let your muscles take the hit. 💪😂 Being this buffed puts you at a disadvantage in everything except you wanna be Mr. Olympia,” the user wrote. The user might not have heard of Anthony Joshua or Evander Hollyfield—while they aren’t as big as the man in the picture, they were huge. 

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The next user poked fun at the man’s muscles, joking his shoulders looked almost fake. “Lookin like he hid two boxing gloves up under his shirt with them shoulders,” the user commented. His imposing presence is the very reason the picture is gaining so much traction. 

Someone else roped Tyson Fury into the mix. “Bro is probably bigger than Fury,” the user wrote. ‘The Gypsy King’ doesn’t have as many muscles, but Fury might be taller than the man. 

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Meanwhile, the next user also decided to take a jibe at his size. “He’s taking up at least 3 seats,” the user quipped. However, that didn’t appear to be the case—though the man seemed like he was spilling out of his seat.

That being said, until and unless the man himself comes out and identifies himself, this will likely remain an internet mystery. Do you know who the man is? 

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