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      Tyson Fury weighs in at career-HEAVIEST for crunch Oleksandr Usyk rematch as Gypsy King bids for revenge

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      TYSON FURY tipped the scales at a CAREER-HEAVY weight for his do-or-die rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.And The Gypsy King SNUBBED a final fiery face-off with his conqueror after they weighed in for tomorrow’s night’s eagerly-anticipated Saudi showdown.Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk renew their rivalry in Saudi Arabia on Saturday nightCredit: REUTERSFormer unified champ Fury took to the scales first in front of a packed Riyadh crowdCredit: GETTYFury weighed in at just over 20 stone – albeit while donning several layers of clothingCredit: GETTYDefending unified champ Usyk weighed in a little over 16 stoneCredit: GETTYFury, who looked to be significantly heavier in recent training snaps, took to the scales first after a spectacular walk.But the former WBC king opted NOT to reveal his physique as he tipped the scales, which recorded him weighing a staggering 20 STONE (281lbs).His career-heaviest weight, however, was cleary the result of the SEVERAL LAYERS of clothing he was wearing.Former undisupted king Usyk soon followed, weighing in at just over 16 stone (226lbs).READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK 2Fury, 36, weighed 18 stone, seven pounds (262 lb) for his first meeting with the slick southpaw.Usyk, meanwhile, came in at 15 stone, nine pounds for the pair’s May melee – which he won via split decision.The pair took part in a mammoth 11-MINUTE-LONG staredown in Thursday’s final pre-match press conference.They were eventually separated by security and members of their team before Fury flew into a fit of rage.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s final face off was a much tamer affair than the one they had earlier in the weekCredit: PAFury wasn’t in the mood for talking after the final staredownCredit: GETTYFury aimed several expletives at the unified heavyweight champion before vowing to avenge his sole defeat in devastating fashion.He said: “I’m going to dish out a whole lot of pain. ‘Ice cold’ Tyson Fury promises ‘pain’ for Oleksandr Usyk – but Ukrainian is winning ‘mind games'”I’m going to put this f***er in the hurt locker, for sure.”I’ve got nothing to say other than there’s going to be a whole load of hurt and pain in this fight, you watch.”That’s all I’ve got to say. The talking’s been done.”The first fight I talked, I joked, all my career. This fight I’m serious. “I’m going to do some f***ing damage.”But he wasn’t in the mood for talking after the final pre-fight formalities, simply saying “war” as he made his way off stage.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2: What belts are on the line for huge rematch?

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk are ready to put on another dazzling display to close out a fantastic year of heavyweight boxing.The long-anticipated rematch is finally here as the two heavyweights are set for what will surely be another fight-of-the-year contender.Oleksandr Usyk won the first fight by split decision in MayLast time out, Usyk was victorious with a split decision win and nearly finished the Gypsy King in the ninth round.They were fighting for six belts in total – WBC, IBF, IBO, WBO, WBA (Super) and The Ring title – plus a new “undisputed” belt Turki Alalshikh had created.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK 2 TIPS AND ODDSThe Ukrainian became the first undisputed heavyweight champion this century, with the last being Lennox Lewis in 1999.READ MORE FURY VS USYK 2Here, SunSport brings you everything you need to know about what belts are on the line for the exciting rematch in Riyadh.What belts are on the Line in Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?Usyk’s reign as undisputed champion didn’t last long as he was quickly stripped of the IBF belt after being unable to make a mandatory defence.The belt went to interim holder Daniel Dubois without needing to fight for it – but he then defended it in sensational fashion with a TKO win over Anthony Joshua on September 24.This time around, the rematch sees the two men fight for five heavyweight titles.Most read in BoxingThe belts on the line are the IBO, WBC, and WBO titles, plus the lesser WBA (Super) title and The Ring belt – which isn’t a boxing governing body but does hold weight.Not only did the Fury lose his WBC belt to Usyk, but he also received his first-ever loss on his record, so he’ll be looking to avenge that too. Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: Where can I watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2?The FULL card will be broadcast LIVE on all of DAZN PPV, TNT Sports, and Sky Sports.All three will offer the action as a pay-per-view event – both DAZN and TNT have priced it at £24.99, while Sky has set a price tag of £24.95.The action will also be available to stream on their apps, but viewers will still need to buy the PPV, even if they are subscribers.SunSport will also be LIVE BLOGGING all the action from Riyadh as it happens. More

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      Thierry Jacob dead at 59: Former boxing world champion dies after battle with lung cancer

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      FORMER world boxing champion Thierry Jacob has died aged 59 after a battle with lung cancer. Jacob held the WBC super-bantamweight world title and fought all of his career in France. Ex-boxing champion Thierry Jacob has died aged 59 after a battle with lung cancerJacob passed away at his home in Calais after losing his battle with cancerCredit: AFPJacob held the WBC super-bantamweight world titleCredit: GettyHe passed away at his home in Calais after losing his battle with cancer. Natacha Bouchart, mayor of the northern port city, announced on Facebook: “We begin this day with sad news. Thierry Jacob died overnight, so young.” Jacob turned professional in 1984 after a good amateur career and won his first 21 bouts. He was first defeated in 1987 by Kelvin Seabrooks when challenging for the IBF bantamweight title. READ MORE IN boxing Jacob also failed in attempts to win the EBU IBF super-bantamweight belts. But he did claim victory over British legend Duke McKenzie in 1990 for the EBU bantamweight strap. He lost three world title fights – against Tracy Harris Patterson and Wilfredo Vazquez (twice) – before his retirement bout. Jacob beat Edgar Orlando Ballen before hanging up the gloves with a 39-6 career. Most read in BoxingHis brothers Bruno and Herve were also boxers and won national and European titles with a fourth brother, Jacky, coaching. Jacob later trained his sons Romain and Joffrey – who both won titles. Romain was a former European super-feather champ while Joffrey won a French title. Meet the AI boxing official who’ll be ringside for Fury v Usyk with fans convinced it ‘will eliminate judges completely’ More

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      Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk fight styles compared: How do the heavyweight superstars match up

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will be putting on another masterclass when they face off in a huge rematch on Saturday night.In what is expected to be another fight-of-the-year contender – here at SunSport, we looked at why these two men match up so well against each other.Oleksandr Usyk won by a split decision against Tyson Fury in their first meeting.Credit: PAWe saw the pair square off in Riyadh last May in what was a back-and-forth chess match as they put it all on the line to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.Like many of Usyk’s recent bouts, the fight ended up going to the judge’s scorecards, which saw him win by a close split decision.Fury, on the other hand, has claimed that for the rematch, he wants to take the judges out of the equation with a knockout win over the Ukrainian.Fury vs Usyk 2: Ring walk time, TV channels and undercard – all you need to know for big rematchWhat is Tyson Fury’s fight stance?Last time out, Fury weighed in at 262lbs and stands at 6ft 9 and has a very unique style.Read more On Fury vs Usyk 2The Gypsy King often changes his approach for each fight, but his fast twitch movements and dynamic punches are forever present.Fury, 36, predominantly fights in the orthodox stance but will often change to make it awkward for his opponents and make him more unpredictable.After losing to Usyk back in May, many pundits and Fury himself have claimed that he must change his approach come Saturday night.Fury will reportedly weigh in heavier for Saturday night’s rematch as he looks to make his knockout power even more lethal.Most read in BoxingMany believe that the Gypsy King will need to knock out Usyk to avoid a repeat of the first bout.What is Oleksandr Uysk’s fight stance?Usyk, 37, known for his tricky fight style, will be looking to win on Saturday night by any means necessary. The Ukrainian is a right-handed southpaw who punches with great volume and has incredible stamina. He also has world class ring IQ that allows him to adapt during the fight.With 22 wins and 14 coming by knockout, not known for his knockout power, Usyk will outwork and tire his opponents and has often stopped them through pure exhaustion.As the last fight was so close between the two, it will be interesting to see if Usyk changes his approach.What’s been said?Tyson Fury is taking a do-or-die approach for his fight on Saturday night where he has stated “I’m going to go in there with destroy mode. Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious.”Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But this time, I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.”Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 fight cardOleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs. Ishmael Davis; Light middleweightMoses Itauma vs. Demsey McKean; HeavyweightJohnny Fisher vs. Dave Allen; HeavyweightIsaac Lowe vs. Lee McGregor; FeatherweightDaniel Lapin vs Dylan Colin; Light-heavyweightAndrii Novytskyi vs Edgar Ramirez; Heavyweight More

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      Oleksandr Usyk net worth and how much he is getting paid for Tyson Fury rematch

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      OLEKSANDR USYK rematches Tyson Fury in the biggest fight of his career. Usyk became the first man to ever defeat Fury after his split-decision win in May. Oleksandr Usyk facing off with Tyson FuryCredit: GettyHe also became the first four-belt undisputed champion in heavyweight history. But Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF belt in order to proceed with his money-spinning Riyadh rematch. It means there are still three belts, bragging rights and plenty of money at stake when the two share the ring once more. What is Oleksandr Usyk’s net worth?The true extent of Usyk’s can not truly be known – but reports online suggest it is in the region of £40million – though it could be much more. READ MORE IN BOXINGUsyk has also fought Anthony Joshua twice, with his pair of points wins likely to have banked him around £30m. He would have also picked up a few million for his 2023 victory over Daniel Dubois and other pay-per-view fights against the likes of Tony Bellew and Derek Chisora. Usyk is also sponsored by Venum, Jaxet, Lomus, and WePlay Esports.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Again unconfirmed, but social media reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a split £150m purse.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe share is also unknown, but having won their first fight, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Originally, the first fight is believed to have been worth £115m but again the split was never made public knowledge. Watch Tyson Fury’s terrifying rant as Gypsy King vows to put ‘f*****’ Oleksandr Usyk ‘in the hurt locker More

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      Tyson Fury cleared to fight with radical new look after Oleksandr Usyk tried to ban it for huge rematch

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      TYSON FURY has been granted permission to KEEP his beard for tomorrow’s heavyweight showdown with Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk’s team had wanted the Gypsy King to shave off his bushy beard for the Saudi rematch.Tyson Fury has been granted permission to keep his beard for the fightCredit: GettyOleksandr Usyk’s team wanted him to shave it due to concerns it could cushion a punchCredit: GettyThey suggested that it could actually cushion a blow to the face, which would benefit Fury during the fight.But officials have ruled in the Brit’s favour, allowing him to keep the beard.Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, told Sky Sports: “He has a beard and there’s been a lot of fighters over the years who’ve fought with beards, and that’s it.”In a separate dispute, the rival camps are at loggerheads over a replacement judge for Saturday’s bout.Read More in BoxingGerardo Martinez, Patrick Morley and Fernando Barbosa were originally set to score the historic clash.Barbosa was taken ill this week and did not fly to Riyadh.Steve Weisfeld of New Jersey is said to have stepped in to fill the void.However, Warren claims there is another judge who could be called upon because the camps are in disagreement.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe 72-year-old has even suggested they could rely on a COIN TOSS to decide.Warren said: “This will get sorted. Use a bit of common sense, and actually both camps are very, very professional and know what they have to do.”Watch Tyson Fury’s terrifying rant as Gypsy King vows to put ‘f*****’ Oleksandr Usyk ‘in the hurt lockerFury and Usyk met for a press conference on Thursday which was followed by a face-off that lasted over 10 minutes.Usyk handed Fury the first defeat of his professional career in May.He won the fight by a split decision.Fury vs Usyk 2 – top storiesREAD MORE on all the build-up to the blockbuster fight in Riyadh..All the info:News, features and interviews: More

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      Tyson Fury’s net worth and how much he is getting paid for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      TYSON FURY gets back in the ring this weekend for a highly-anticipated rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.The Ukrainian won via a split decision in their thrilling first bout back in February.Tyson Fury will came away with plenty of cash if not the belts on Saturday nightCredit: GettyThe fight purse is a whopping £150mCredit: ReutersUsyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion thanks to his ninth round onslaught last time.But he has since had to give up one of his belts to Daniel Dubois, who then retained it by shocking the boxing world with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua.There is still three titles on the line (WBA, WBO and WBC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Only one man can get their hands on the belts, but both Usyk, 37, and Fury, 36, are guaranteed to walk away with huge pay cheques.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat is Tyson Fury’s net worth?Forbes claim his net worth is £40million – but others suggest it could be way higher.Before his rematch against Usyk, the Gypsy King had already banked £39.5m this year.That figure, which will rise, already makes him the 42nd highest paid sportsman in the world this year.And it is not just mega-money fights where Fury makes his millions.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe also has his own Furocity energy drink, owns a number of bars, has three best-selling books and is endorsed by brands like Lucozade.Fury was also well paid for his Netflix reality TV show “At Home with the Furys”.It’ll be a knockout, 110% Sun Sport’s panel preview Usyk v Fury 2 with Tyson Fury trainer Andy LeeThough he will not be giving his seven kids a penny, explaining: “I want my kids to get their own money, do their own things and be their own people.”I don’t believe in just giving all your money to your kids but it will make them weak, spoiled and not value anything, worthless. “They’ll end up getting to 35 and never having done anything for themselves, apart from spending dad’s money.”How much is he getting paid for Usyk rematch?Reports suggest the fighters are getting in the ring for a whopping £150m purse.The split of that figure is not yet known, but having won their first meeting, Usyk could be taking home more than his rival this time around.Fury has admitted money is the motivation behind this rematch.Fury took home more cash last time despite Usyk winningCredit: ReutersHow much has Tyson Fury earned from his previous fights?The dust-up with Usyk back in February was for a purse of £115m.Fury is understood to have collected £85m of that after an agreement was sealed for him to get the majority.When the Morecambe-born boxer came up against Francis Ngannou a year ago, he received a cheque for £65m.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother of Fury’s iconic clashes was the last bout of the Deontay Wilder trilogy three years ago, which has been labelled the best bout of all-time.The Brit reportedly earned £22m, plus 60 per cent of the pay per view revenue that night. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk net worth combined – career earnings and endorsements ahead of super-fight

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      TYSON FURY and Oleksandr Usyk will cross gloves again this Saturday.The rematch will decide the king of the heavyweight division with three of the four belts on the line.Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will cross gloves again this SaturdayCredit: AFPBut how do their fortunes stack up?Credit: ReutersUsyk lands a blow on Fury on his way to victory in MayTheir last fight in May saw Usyk crowned the undisputed champion of the division – the first for 24 years.However, Usyk has since vacated the IBF heavyweight title, with Daniel Dubois now wearing the strap after battering Anthony Joshua in September.But while they have both been the best in the division in recent years, how do they square up in terms of net worth?Together the rivals have a staggering estimated fortune of nearly £140million ($175m).READ MORE IN BOXINGThis fight is estimated to have a stunning purse of up to £150m ($190m), with it being split 55-45 in Usyk’s favour due to him winning the first fight.Meanwhile, Fury was reportedly handed £78m for the last fight ($100m) despite defeat.Tyson Fury’s net worthThe Gypsy King, 36, is estimated to have a staggering net worth of £110m ($140m), although his career earnings far outweigh that amount when totted up and not allowing for spending.Forbes Magazine reported in May that his net worth came in at around £50m ($63.5m), but that was before his blockbuster springtime slam against Usyk.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut the huge pay-per-view bouts have earned him a cool increase in wealth despite defeat.Some of his big fight payouts include his £5.8m ($7m) win against Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.Usyk Calls for Caution: Heavyweight Champ Offers Safety Tips as Cameraman Trips at Grand Arrivals His trilogy against Wilder saw him land figures of around £8.4m ($10m), £20.6m ($25m) and around £22m ($27m) for each respective fight.An 80/20 purse edge against Dillian Whyte saw him take home £25m ($30m), while his third fight against Derek Chisora landed him £20m ($25m).Chisora also stated that Fury earned around £39m ($50m) for his narrow win over Francis Ngannou.Fury’s assets include plenty of brand and merchandising deals to bulk up his wallet, including his very own Furocity energy drinks.His assets include a large business empire reported by the Mirror to be worth more than £80m in the company accounts.The company, 100 per cent owned by the boxer, has nearly £109m in investments, while Fury also owns a £34m private jet, an impressive car collection and £1.7m mansion.Oleksandr Usyk’s net worthUsyk, 37, is estimated to be worth around £45m ($35m), but again, his career earnings stack up to a much larger amount.The Cat was said to have been worth £4m before his double-bill of fights with Joshua.He reportedly made £1.2m from fighting Chazz Witherspoon before making another £315,000 ($400,000) when beating Murat Gassiev on points.Beating Tony Bellew in his maiden title defence in 2018 earned him around £790,000 before he made £3.2m in his first fight with AJ which included an extra 40 per cent pay-per-view share.The money for their rematch was then reported to be 50-50, landing Usyk a massive £59m ($75m) payday.He then pocketed a further £30m for his win over Fury in May.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has deals with brands such as BowRaw and Rival Boxing.Usyk also runs a non-profit organisation called Usyk Foundation, aimed at helping people from his country and those suffering from the Russia-Ukraine war. More