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FRANK WARREN claims Tyson Fury knows Oleksandr Usyk’s biggest weakness ahead of their blockbuster rematch.Fury, 36, and Usyk, 37, are set to lock horns on December 21 at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Tyson Fury has learned Oleksandr Usyk’s weakness ahead of their rematchCredit: PAFury’s promoter Frank Warren claims Usyk’s proved quite vulnerable when receiving body shotsCredit: GettyThe Gypsy King suffered his first ever loss against the Ukrainian, who beat him via split decision in May.However, the British superstar’s promoter Warren, 72, insists his fighter has learned his lessons and is set for a very different bout with his undefeated rival.The boxing entrepreneur claims Usyk appeared especially vulnerable when he received body shots.Fury’s rep claims the heavyweight star didn’t exploit that weakness enough, but next time his client will “rectify” that error.Read More on BoxingWarren told TNT Sports: “Usyk has a weakness that Tyson did not exploit like he should have, which is his body.”And I’m telling you something, that will be rectified. Of course [Fury needs to be more aggressive].”Even when he was backing off him, there was quite a bit in those early rounds of that fight where Tyson was in the corner.”And he’s in the corner and he’s tucking up and Usyk was being very aggressive.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”What Usyk does when he’s got you like that is stand square on, and that was when he was clipping him with that uppercut, he caught him every time with that.”Fury thought he did enough to have his hand raised in his first meeting with Usyk.’Horror movie’ trailer for Tyson Fury vs Usyk II released ahead of fight as fans hail ‘best one yet’And the Mancunian bruiser plans to take the fight out of the judges’ hands in their second successive rumble.He said: “I’m going to roll the dice and it’s going to be you or me… best foot forward and swing away.”I’ve never been afraid to get knocked spark out. I’ve always put it on the line every time.”He continued: “There’s no secret. I’m going in there to knock you out.”Because I don’t think I’m going to get a decision no matter what I do.”I don’t think I’m going to get a boxing decision.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’m going to have to take it out of the judges’ hands like I did in America that time [against Deontay Wilder].”And I’ve got to get him (Usyk) out of there. Hand on heart, I have to get him out of there to see victory.” More

TYSON FURY has broken his silence on the rumours surrounding his first training camp for Oleksandr Usyk.The Gypsy King suffered a split decision defeat to the slick southpaw in their historic undisputed Saudi showdown in May.Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in MayCredit: GETTYIt was claimed the Gypsy King had a terrible training camp for the undisputed boutCredit: GETTYThe Wythenshawe warrior has blasted claims he had a poor camp for the May meleeCredit: GETTYThe build-up and aftermath to Fury’s first professional defeat was dominated by rumours of him having a poor training camp and getting “turned over” in sparring.It was claimed he didn’t spar properly due to the cut which delayed his long-awaited meeting with the undefeated Ukrainian.But during a sitdown face-off with DAZN, Fury insisted: “It was a fantastic training camp.”Never once have I ever said I had any problems in camp because I didn’t.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYK II”I heard a load of d***heads talking s**t that I had a lot of problems in camp.”But I didn’t have any problems. I had a fantastic training camp.”Fury was almost knocked out in the ninth round of the Riyadh rumble, for which he insists he has no excuses.The 36-year-old said: “He beat me fair and square… give the man his props!Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I don’t understand why people have got an excuse like, ‘I lost the fight because I didn’t train great.'”Or, ‘I lost the fight because the chef didn’t cook me the right foods.’Oleksandr Usyk shows off incredible ‘reflexes of a cat’ and ripped physique just 17 days before Tyson Fury rematch “He won the fight, that’s it. That’s the end of it. There’s nothing more to say.”There’s no excuses, I had a fantastic training camp.”I thought I did fantastic in the fight and he did fantastic.”So, he got his result. Fair play, end of. “There’s no more talking to be said, I did nothing wrong and I did everything good. So did he.”Tyson Fury has vowed to exact revenge on Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch next weekCredit: GETTYDespite coming up short in the biggest fight of his career, Fury insists he HASN’T made any changes to his preparations for next Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated rematch.The former unified heavyweight king said. “He got the decision, a split decision.”A cat’s whisker. If I would’ve got the decision, great!READ MORE SUN STORIES”He got the decision, fantastic. There’s not much to say is there?”Am I going to change everything in my camp because I lost a split decision? Hell no.” More

A BOXER has stepped in to fight on the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Yysk II undercard at just two weeks’ notice.Serhii Bohachuk had been left without an opponent as Israil Madrimov, 29, withdrew from the clash.Israil Madrimov [L] has withdrawn from his fight against Serhii BohachukCredit: APIshmael Davis [R] will step in to replace the Usbek fighterCredit: ReutersIt has been confirmed that the Usbek fighter has been suffering from acute bronchitis.This has caused him to pull out of the fight on December 21 at The Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia.Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh revealed that British star Ishmael Davis will step in to replace Madrimov.He wrote: It was confirmed by doctors this evening that Israil Madrimov is suffering from acute bronchitis and has to withdraw from the Dec 21 fight with Bohachuk.READ MORE ON BOXING”British fighter Ishmael Davis will replace Madrimov, who will now rest and recover for his scheduled fight on Feb 22 fight with Vergil Ortiz.”As per Alalshikh’s announcement, Madrimov is still expected to return to the ring on February 22 to take on WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jr.Davis, 29, has taken part in two more professional fights than Madrimov in his career.He has been victorious in 13 of his 14 bouts, with six being won by knockout. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt is not the first time he has stepped in for a fight at late notice.In September, he took on Josh Kelly as a late replacement for Liam Smith but lost the fight.Moment Tyson Fury tells Oleksandr Usyk ‘you look like a sexy beast’ as heavyweight boxer shows off new lookFury vs Usyk full cardHere is a look at the updated fight card…Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury; For Usyk’s WBA, WBC and WBO heavyweight titlesSerhii Bohachuk vs Ishmael DavisMoses Itauma vs Demsey McKeanJohnny Fisher vs Dave AllenDennis McCann vs Peter McGrailIsaac Lowe vs Lee McGregorMeanwhile, Tyson Fury has admitted he will not try to outbox Oleksandr Usyk when they reunite in the ring.The Gypsy King was beaten by the Ukrainian when they met in May via a split decision.The Wythenshawe warrior has insisted that he lost the first duel because he was “playing around” with Usyk.He has now admitted he is planning on entering the ring for the second time in “destroy mode”.Fury is also being lined up for a stunning rematch against Wladimir Klitschko after their 2015 showdown.The Morecambe star dethroned the Klitschko in a huge upset two years before his retirement. More

TRIBUTES are pouring in after boxer Genadij Krajevskij died aged just 37.The Lithuanian journeyman, who lost to Tommy Fury four years ago, was well loved by British fans throughout his eight-year pro career.Genadij Krajevskij was hugely respected on the fight sceneCredit: BT SportThe Lithuanian took on Tommy Fury four years agoCredit: BT SportKrakevskij posed with Bradley Cousins after their November 2022 fightCredit: GettyMessages of mourning flooded in, along with praise and affection for the way the Merseyside-based “true warrior” conducted himself in the ring.Fans called him “one of the real characters of the fight game” and a “lovely fella”.The British Boxing Board of Control’s Midlands Area Council posted: “The Baltic Bomber graced the away corner in the Midlands area on numerous occasions.”He was always a delight to be around in and out of the ring.”READ MROE TOP STORIESVIPBoxing Promotions said they received the news of Krakevskij’s death with “deep sorrow”.They added: “We had the honour of featuring him in the VIP Shows on multiple occasions.”Licenced boxing MC Phil Seymour described Krakevskij as a “great presence at fight shows up and down the country”.Stockbridge Amateur Boxing Club wrote: “RIP to a proper fighter.”Most read in BoxingAnd respected referee Mark Lyson posted: “Terrible sad news, RIP Genadij Krajevskij a true warrior, and a lovely fella.”Krakevskij took on notable names like Bradley Rea, Macauley MacGowan and Gerome Warburton during his durable career.Gervonta Davis stuns boxing world by announcing retirement at just 30And although he lost 75 of his 76 bouts, he was stopped just nine times.Love Island star Fury halted him two rounds into their contest at the BT Sport Studio in Stratford four years ago.Krakevskij’s last fight was a four-round defeat against 26-year-old Midlander Levi Vaughan in August this year.Krajevskij was known as a ‘great presence’ at fight nightsCredit: BT Sport More