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“I Am Prepared,” Fury Uttered, Poised To Offer Prayers For Usyk Prior To Their Upcoming Heavyweight Showdown

Michael Songu by Michael Songu
June 1, 2024
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“I Am Prepared,” Fury Uttered, Poised To Offer Prayers For Usyk Prior To Their Upcoming Heavyweight Showdown
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Tyson Fury affirmed his readiness to confront Oleksandr Usyk and mentioned that he would offer prayers for his Ukrainian adversary before the undisputed heavyweight bout on Saturday. The eccentric native of Manchester delivered concise remarks during a subdued public appearance on Thursday, just two days before the highly anticipated fight of the century. Lennox Lewis, the most recent undisputed heavyweight champion in 1999, sat alongside Evander Holyfield, the man he defeated to unify the titles, in the front row while Fury addressed the audience.

“I am prepared. Besides that, I have nothing further to add except that I am prepared for a formidable battle,” stated Fury of Britain, casually strolling to the platform with his WBC belt in hand. “Regardless of the level of difficulty, I will be fully prepared.”
Despite the intense tension during the lead-up, which saw Fury’s father John engage in a physical altercation with a member of Usyk’s team, both competitors have refrained from engaging in the typical trash talk. “I will offer a prayer for him before we enter the ring, wishing that we both return safely to our families because that is the essence of it all, “Fury expressed about Usyk. The Ukrainian donned a white suit with a sash, composed a poem, and discreetly placed it in his pocket as he awaited his turn to speak.

“I am pleased to be present, filled with anticipation,” Usyk remarked, opting not to recite the poem. “It is my assignment. A piece of poetry,” he explained, directing a message to Fury: “Let your actions speak within the ring.” Lewis of Britain achieved the unification of the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles following his triumph over Holyfield, the reigning undisputed champion in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions.
Fury and Usyk, both unblemished in their professional records, enter Saturday’s showdown as the first undisputed combatants in the era of the four major belts. Standing at 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters), Fury boasts a record of 35 wins, 0 losses, and 1 draw with 24 knockouts, while the 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) Usyk, a former Olympic gold medalist with a distinguished amateur career, holds a record of 24 victories, 0 defeats, and 14 knockouts.

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