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Tyson Fury is all set to showcase a sensational performance against Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on December 3, 2022. Fury’s wife, Paris Fury, and trainer, SugarHill Steward, on the other hand, did not fail to bring in the much-needed drama to the event. In fact, they had a few choice words to say about what would happen to Fury’s rival, Oleksandr Usyk.

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Paris Fury and Steward were being interviewed by Frank Warren’s Queensbury Promotions at the fight’s presser. In conversation, the interviewer spoke about Usyk’s presence ringside at the event. Hearing the same, Steward did not mince words while stating, “I don’t know. I heard he’s getting punched in the face.”

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Fury reverted by saying that Usyk would get ‘slapped in the face’. The interviewer further quoted Tyson’s statement, that he would slap Usyk. And asked if he would actually put those words into action. Steward responded by saying, “I mean yeah, he retired, didn’t he? He said he’d retire. Did he retire? Yes, he did. So yeah there’s a good chance he might slap him, pop him.”

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Fury also mentioned that the duo might just get close to each other for a face-off. And then quickly back away.

What do they think of Oleksandr Usyk being ringside at Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora?

The interviewer was curious to know what SugarHill Steward and Paris Fury thought of Oleksandr Usyk’s presence ringside. He asked if his presence will build tension for a potential future fight.

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Fury responded by saying, “I don’t know. To my knowledge, Oleksandr Usyk got offered to fight for this date. So if he wanted it so badly he would have been here tonight.”

However, she clarified that his presence builds a great fight regardless.

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Will Usyk’s presence give rise to drama at the event? Do share in the comments below.

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Joshua Ben Joseph is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports, renowned for his unparalleled coverage of live events and insightful interviews with prominent athletes in the world of combat sports. With a career spanning over several years, he has authored more than 800 articles. As an experienced editorial cartoonist and investigative journalist, Joshua has a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering quality content. Aside from his writing, Joshua is an avid powerlifter and solo traveler, embodying the same spirit of determination and exploration that he brings to his work. With a deep love for the sport of boxing that dates back to childhood, he is committed to delivering the highest quality content and helping to build a more transparent and credible industry.

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