“Bound to Be Problematic”: Fans React as Oleksandr Usyk Accepts Tyson Fury Fight With a Condition
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“Bound to Be Problematic”: Fans React as Oleksandr Usyk Accepts Tyson Fury Fight With a Condition
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 13: Oleksandr Usyk is pictured during the Oleksandr Usyk and Derek Chisora Press Conference at the Royal Institute of British Architects on March 13, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 13: Oleksandr Usyk is pictured during the Oleksandr Usyk and Derek Chisora Press Conference at the Royal Institute of British Architects on March 13, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Oleksandr Usyk‘s acceptance of Tyson Fury‘s 70/30 offer for an undisputed heavyweight world title fight on April 29th has elicited mixed reactions from fans. Fury offered the deal to Usyk and posted it on social media, and Usyk accepted the proposal on the condition that many found surprising.
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The boxer stated that he would accept the offer with the condition that Fury would have to donate £1 million to Ukraine.
The news came after the WBA stated that Usyk had to defend his unified world title against regular champion Daniel Dubois unless a deal was reached with Fury by the end of the day. However, if Usyk did not agree to the terms, Fury would still have quite a lot of options, like Andy Ruiz Jr, Deontay Wilder, and even former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
The match won’t be easy for either of them, both fighters will have to bring their A-game against each other. So much so, that even Mike Tyson gave a warning to Usyk against Fury.
Fans’ reaction to Oleksandr Usyk’s condition of Tyson Fury
This request has sparked mixed reactions from fans. One fan, JC, criticized Usyk for making the fight political, claiming that it is not fair to ask Fury to donate to Ukraine’s war efforts.
This dude just went and made it political ?
If i was fury id say no .
You ardnt getting me to donate to your war efforts .— JC (@2021_Chacon) March 10, 2023
On the other hand, Nathan Allen Pirtle expressed admiration for Usyk’s gesture.
Wow! I just became a fan!! 💪🏾💪🏾
— Nathan Allen Pirtle (@workwthecoach) March 10, 2023
Mason Carty mocked Tyson Fury’s previous controversy after his fight against Deontay Wilder. Tyson was supposed to donate 7 million to charity. Well, he also claimed to have done so. However, a lot of people refuse to believe him.
I fucking love this man, 1mil to Ukraine shouldn’t be an issue, he gave his 7mil to a home charity after Wilder 🤥🤥
— Mason Carty (@masoncarty) March 10, 2023
Wesley Fitzgerald applauded Usyk for standing up to Fury.
He claimed that Fury vacated his belt to avoid fighting Price and tried to avoid fighting Usyk by pricing him out.
Fury vacated his belt to avoid Price, he put unrealistic timescales in place to avoid AJ, and tried to price out Usyk, to avoid that fight.
I love that Usyk now has him running in circles looking for a new excuse.
— Wesley Fitzgerald (@ObiWesKenobi) March 10, 2023
Meanwhile, Nicky Wilson was skeptical of Usyk’s counteroffer, stating that it might be problematic to include a political stipulation.
Why are so many people saying Usyks called his bluff by accepting his offer? He hasn't accepted it. He's made a counter offer with a political stipulation which is bound to be problematic.
— Nicky Wilson (@NickyWilsonFW) March 10, 2023
Boxing Polls sought clarification of Usyk’s statement, wondering what he meant by “every day.”
Ok. Interpretation, please!
I understood
, "I accept 70/30 … and 1 million yo Ukraine…"
But what about every day… [what?]— Boxing Polls (@BoxingPolls4) March 10, 2023
In summary, Usyk has accepted Fury’s offer but has requested a donation to Ukraine, which has divided fans’ opinions. While some praised Usyk’s charitable nature and boldness, others criticized him for politicizing the fight and making unrealistic demands.
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