Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch later in the year.
The Ukrainian handed ‘The Gypsy King’ his first professional defeat of his career in May and in the process became the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Following the fight Fury had claimed that Usyk had suffered a broken jaw but speaking to Sky News, he explained that while he has taken some damage over the years his jaw is fine.
Tyson Fury says Oleksandr Usyk immediately went to the hospital with a broken jaw 😳 pic.twitter.com/aAA4swbmWA
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) May 19, 2024
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“No, not break my jaw,” Usyk said. “Yes, I have a little bit of a problem but I have problems with my fist, my back, my whole body because it’s a hard fight, 47 minutes.
“You see Tyson Fury, he’s like a yeti. It’s hard. My face is good, beautiful.”
Usyk’s message for Tyson Fury ahead of their rematch ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/V0KJP7Ib3k
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) July 26, 2024
