Tyson Fury has been likened to Vladimir Putin by Oleksandr Usyk ’s manager as tensions rose ahead of their highly-anticipated heavyweight rematch. Fury suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Usyk in May earlier this year as the Ukrainian fighter became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.

Usyk, the Ukrainian boxer, made history by becoming the first man to defeat 'The Gypsy King' in a professional match in May. The 37-year-old secured a split-decision victory in Riyadh, with the ninth round proving pivotal when Usyk landed several powerful blows, nearly knocking Fury out.

Usyk handed Fury a first loss of his professional career with a split-decision victory in their undisputed title fight back in May and the rematch is set for December

Both Fury and Usyk are expected to go head-to-head once again later this year and the war of words between the two teams has only just begun

Tyson Fury has responded to criticism that an unorganised corner was partly to blame for his loss to Oleksandr Usyk - the first of his career.

Tyson Fury warned Oleksandr Usyk that he made a mistake by not knocking him out, stating that he would become a three-time heavyweight champion. Usyk defeated Fury to become the first Undisputed Heavyweight Champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999.

After the first clash between the two heavyweight stars, Fury's corner received a lot of criticism for their role in 'The Gypsy King's' defeat

Oleksandr Usyk, the world heavyweight boxing champion, surprised followers on social media with a video from his training sessions. Source: Champion, a sports news platform within Ukrainska Pravda's holding company Details: It is apparent that in addition to professional skills,

Both Fury and Usyk were ringside for Joshua's knockout loss to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, and now Dubois will have a keen eye on the December 21 rematch in the hope o