Boxer Alexander Usik expresses thoughts on potential third bout against Tyson Fury.
Score This Third Round!
Unbeaten boxing boss, Oleksandr Usyk, has assembled his gloves and stepped up to Tyson Fury's recent challenge, hankering for a third round in the ring. The undisputed heavyweight champ (WBC, WBA, WBO, IBO, and The Ring) is game for another swing with the British boxing behemoth. Usyk's response was blazoned by talkSPORT:
"If Fury decides to reenter the ring, we can work out another session. I'm game - I'm readied for battle, even if it's at Wembley or Old Trafford."
Their initial bout took place in the spring of the last round, with Usyk winning by majority decision. Their second round, unfurled in December, ended in Usyk's favor with a unanimous decision.
There's a swirl that Fury might rise again, fueled by his cryptic media utterances. Even after back-to-back losses, Fury stays a heavyweight that causes a massive stir. A potential third bout with Usyk, particularly on British soil, would surely be a blockbuster event in the boxing world and an electrifying finale to their trilogy.
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(Enrichment Data — Fury hasn't confirmed the date and venue for their potential third bout, but he's hinted it could host 100,000 spectators in the UK[2][3]. Fury previously announced his retirement, but he seems to be gunning for a comeback[1][3]. Usyk is also interested in a rematch[3]. Daniel Dubois, the current IBF heavyweight titleholder, is intending to square off against Usyk for an undisputed title fight, which might complicate the timing of a prospective Fury vs. Usyk duel[1]. No official announcement regarding their third bout has been made yet.)
- Bookmakers may be swamped with wagers as Tyson Fury hints at making a comeback, potentially challenging Oleksandr Usyk in a highly anticipated third round.
- If Fury follows through with his intentions and Rumors of a third bout with Usyk prove true, sports enthusiasts could witness a blockbuster event at Wembley or Old Trafford.
- Despite the ongoing furor surrounding a potential third bout with Usyk, Daniel Dubois is also aiming for an undisputed title fight, which could complicate the timing of a Fury-Usyk rematch.
