Former world champion reveals he received an offer to join Tyson Fury camp for rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, says ‘I know what happened’

Billy Joe Saunders has made the sensational claim that Tyson Fury’s first fight with Oleksandr Usyk did not go well.

The Gypsy King failed in his bid plain and obvious The man, who captured heavyweight glory against the Ukrainian in May, lost the bout against the Saudi Arabian via split decision.

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Fury, 36, was in his best physical condition at the Riyadh Rumble but could not overcome the clever southpaw, who nearly knocked him out in the ninth round.

But his old friend Saunders has revealed the Wythenshawe warrior’s preparations for this legacy-defining fight were poor.

he told talkSPORT“I’m not making any excuses for him, but I know what happened in camp and what didn’t happen (first hand).

“I know there were a few things missing when it comes to combat and other little things that need to be improved and fixed this time around.

“He (Fury) has asked me to go to training camp with him. “So, I’m happy to say I’ll be going with him.”

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Fury and Usyk will renew their rivalry for a second straight bout in the desert on December 21, although not all the heavyweight marbles will be at stake.

And Saunders has no doubt Fury can avenge his first professional defeat if he makes a few changes to his game plan.

He said: “Tyson Fury, he can beat Usyk three times in one night with a simple game plan.”

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“My honest Opinion I don’t think there’s anyone out there who can outbox Usyk.

“Tyson has to get it out of his mind that you’re not going to run towards this guy or wait for him.

“He’s very easy to beat. You have to use your size. You have to use your physical strength.

“You have to put every attribute to full effect with this guy. “I believe Tyson will win next I hope he wins by knockout as well.”

Fury remains intent on getting revenge on Usyk, saying in June: “Hey guys, Tyson Fury is here. As you can see, he’s back in the gym.

“I’m counting down the days until I get my redemption over Usyk.

“December 21 will be my time. I have done everything in boxing, but I have not come back from defeat.

“And I enjoy it, the chance to free myself, rise up.

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“December 21st is for me – plain and obvious Heavyweight, I’m coming.”