Sylvester Stallone Smiles as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Clashes Skulls in the First Face Off

Oleksandr Usyk had been desperately waiting for a battle with Tyson Fury. Post defeating Francis Ngannou by a controversial split decision, Fury postponed his plans to fight Usyk, demanding time for recovery and training. February 17 is the confirmed date when we officially witness Fury’s clash with Usyk. In the high-stakes bout set to unfold in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury will defend his WBC title against Usyk, who holds the WBA, IBF, and WBO championships.

The stage is set for an epic clash of titans as these two formidable fighters prepare to go head-to-head in a quest for undisputed glory. Gracing the face-off this Thursday was the ‘Rocky’ star Sylvester Stallone. How did the first face-off go?

A thrilling face-off: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

The charismatic Fury made a grand entrance on Thursday evening, exuding confidence with a swagger in his step. The press conference reached its climax with the iconic Rocky movie theme playing, setting the stage for an intense face-off between the two fighters. Actor Sylvester Stallone was also in attendance. He surprised everyone by appearing and shaking hands with both fighters. He positioned himself between the imposing heavyweights.

As Fury attempted to provoke his opponent by forcefully leaning in, Usyk stood his ground until security stepped in. A cooler Usyk countered Fury’s heated-up demeanor. He barely reacted as the ‘Gypsy King’ threatened to knock him out. The crowd burst out in a chant “Usyk. Usyk”. Stallone smiled watching the commotion and eventually made a swift exit, leaving an electric atmosphere in the air.

Kostya Tszuyu makes fight predictions

In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, the legendary Hall of Famer, Kostya Tszyu, reflected on Tyson Fury’s recent performance against Ngannou. Tszyu suggested that Fury may have momentarily lost his respect in boxing as he paid the price for assuming that the Ngannou fight would be a cakewalk.

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Coming to Usyk, he expressed admiration for the Ukranian fighter. “If he’s not prepared, it’s not going to be easy to fight Usyk. Usyk’s great, I love him. Usyk did a great job in his last few fights, fighting big fellas and not getting hit, that’s important”. He emphasized the importance of preparation, stating that if Fury approaches the bout like his last one, it won’t be an easy task against the skilled Usyk.

Though there are still months remaining for the two fighters to finally engage in a slugfest, the anticipation is already building as they hurl verbal jabs at each other. Are you just as excited as we are for the February fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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