I’M READY FOR FURY REMATCH, SAYS USYK
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By Ajape Sefiu A.
Oleksandr Usyk, the newly crowned undisputed world heavyweight champion, says he is prepared for a rematch with Tyson Fury following the Ukrainian’s thrilling victory over his British opponent early on Sunday morning in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Usyk added the WBC title to his collection of WBA, WBO, and IBF belts after defeating Fury.
The 37-year-old is still undefeated and the first boxer to hold the title of only heavyweight world champion in the sport for nearly 25 years.
After the fight, Usyk claimed he was prepared to take on Fury, who had just lost for the first time in his 16 years as a professional boxer.
“Yes, of course, I am ready for a rematch,” he said.
“Thank you so much to my team. It’s a big opportunity for my family, for me, for my country. It’s a great time. It’s a great day.”
Meanwhile, it was reported that Usyk was rushed to the hospital after defeating Fury.
Also, speaking about the rematch, Fury’s co-promoter Frank Warren said, “That’s what the contract says. “It’s what he (Fury) wants. It’s his call. It’s Tyson’s call. So, whatever he wants to do is up to him. The clause in the contract says an immediate rematch.”
Fury insists he has unfinished business with Usyk and is already poised to return to the ring in October to settle scores with the Ukrainian.
“Yeah, for sure,” Fury said. “We go back, have a little rest-up, spend some time with our families, and we’ll get it back on in October. Like I said, I believe I won the fight, but I’m not going to sit here and cry and make excuses. It was a good fight.”
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