TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk had to be separated following a heated face-off to promote their February undisputed fight.
The pair went face-to-face following a spicy press conference in London on Thursday afternoon.
Tempers were high after a fired-up Fury berated his undefeated Ukrainian foe for most for the majority of the presser.
And it almost kicked off after they went eye-to-eye with one another in front of Hollywood icon and ‘Rocky’ star Sylvester Stallone, who was a surprise addition to the proceedings.
Fury, 35, nearly created a ruckus by putting his noggin on Usyk’s forehead as he tried to put the fear of God in him.
Usyk, however, was unmoved and pushed The Gypsy King back with his own skull.
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And that act prompted security to intervene and quickly separate the duo before premature blows were thrown.
Boxing fans were quick to comment on the chaotic scenes, with one writing on X: “Fury’s head “enter Oleksandr Usyk”
Another said: “Can’t wait!”
And another said: “In February, all the nonsense that has led to this fight will be over.”
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One remarked: “Come on Tyson!!!!!”
Another chimed in: “Fury knows he’s f***ed.”
Despite Usyk standing his grown, Fury insists he saw fear in the unified heavyweight champion’s eyes.
The undefeated WBC king said: “I think he’s scared to death. He’s rattled.
“His balls are twitching now, boys. His a***hole is flapping.”
Former pound-for-pound king Usyk believes Fury’s shenanigans were borne out of fear.
He said: “The man behaves like that when he’s afraid and he doesn’t feel comfort.
“He’s not sure about anything.”
Usyk will no doubt have to endure a barrage of taunts until he and Fury finally step into the Riyadh ring on February 17.
But his sole focus is on becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in a quarter of a century and being a beacon of hope for his war-torn homeland.
He said: “For me, this is a big opportunity [becoming] undisputed. For my family, my country.
“[And] my people, who now defend my country.”
Usyk will become only the second male fighter in boxing history to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes should he topple Fury in their showdown.
But the former cruiserweight king insisted: “There is no destiny.
“God gives me this opportunity and I’m using the opportunity.
“Thanks God for everything.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
