Tyson Fury’s recent heavyweight heartache has gone from bad to worse.
The Wythenshawe fighter failed in his bid to become the division’s first undisputed ruler in almost 25 years in a unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk last month. Saudi Arab,
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Fury, 35, suffered a split decision loss to the undefeated Ukrainian, although he was very lucky not to be stopped in the ninth round.
A month after his defeat in the desert the Gypsy King is still licking his wounds, though he will no doubt recover. sting Once in a while he’ll have to take a look at the WBC’s latest heavyweight rankings.
Mexican sanctioning body has blamed Fury’s British rival Anthony Joshua Ahead His name is included in their prestigious rankings.
Newly-crowned WBC king Usyk is on top, and below him is AJ, the No. 1 ranked heavyweight.
Despite retaining his title for over four years, Fury remains second in the rankings monitored by Mauricio Sulaiman.
Mike Tyson cries laughing as Jake Paul is embarrassed during lie detector test about outcome of Netflix megafightThe loss to Usyk was Fury’s first defeat of a 16-year professional career in which he has won all the belts.
The former unified heavyweight king will have the opportunity to get his revenge and fulfill his undisputed dream in a rematch on December 21st.
And the bitter taste of defeat has lit a fire inside the father of seven, who recently said Instagram Video: “Hey guys, it’s Tyson Fury here.
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“As you can see, I’m 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.
“On December 21st I am totally dedicated – I am coming in as an undisputed legend.”
In his caption, he said, “Listen! I’ve won everything in boxing – titles, records, a lot.”
“But I never had to come back from a loss.
“On December 21 in Riyadh, in the heart of the kingdom, the king will reclaim his throne and become undisputed.
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“Usyak, I’m coming for you! Get ready for the Gypsy King! The path to redemption is entirely mine.
“I know what I have to do, I have seen my shortcomings and I believe I am indispensable.”
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