In a historic move for boxing, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are poised to face off in Saudi Arabia on February 17, with both champions eyeing undisputed glory. Fury, holder of the WBC belt since 2020, has successfully defended it against notable opponents like Deontay Wilder and Dillian Whyte. Usyk, who secured his title in 2021 after defeating Anthony Joshua, has defended his titles against formidable opponents such as Joshua and Daniel Dubois. How are the boxers feeling about the fight?

During a fiery press conference, Fury expressed confidence, stating, “I’m going to bust him up. Ugly little man. Run rabbit, run rabbit. You’re getting smashed to pieces, sausage.” Usyk’s team responded with determination, with manager Egis Klimas emphasizing their commitment to training. While there is still some time for the fight, the posters for the promotions are garnering attention from the fans.

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: Another poster surfaces

The upcoming fight between these two behemoths is receiving worldwide attention. Recently “New official poster for #FuryUsyk“ surfaced which once again drowned the social media in a whirlpool of debate. The poster showcased the two heavyweights screaming at one another, with a resounding theme of fire. The theme suits the upcoming fight which is dubbed “Ring of Fire”.

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Interestingly the previous posters were receiving mixed reviews. There was one with Fury and Usyk donning the cowboy outfit which definitely garnered a lot of attention. Moreover, in another poster they had the fierce look of pirates. So what do the fans think this time around?

Fans impressed with the latest poster

The latest promotional poster for the upcoming Fury vs. Usyk bout has stirred quite a positive response among fans. One fan shared that they preferred the new poster over the old one. He stated, “It is much more decent than the previous one where they came out as pirates”.

Another fan shared his question about the fight. He asked, “@ESPNKnockOut Will the evening broadcast? There are rumors to the contrary”.

Meanwhile, a fan found Oleksandr Usyk to be hilarious. He remarked, “This is funny on Usyk’s part… I love it hahaha”.

Someone else shared their love of the older poster despite the majority of fans thinking otherwise. He stated, “I dont know that the others are saying, even though I like this one too but I loved the pirate one the most”.

Another fan stated, “what’s coming for @ESPNKnockOut y @StarPlusLA @julianisjulius @ChrisNamus @ChavaESPN @BarbosaBox”. 

“These Saudi Cards Always Have Great Fight Posters”: New Poster for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk Undisputed Fight Leaves Fans Hyped Up

It remains to be seen how the buzz surrounding the poster translates into excitement for the actual event. Meanwhile, who do you think will emerge as the victor in the ‘Ring of Fire’ event? Fury or Usyk? Let us know in the comments section below.

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