Tyson Fury will demand a trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk following their upcoming rematch, as he aims to rectify his previous loss to the Ukrainian and claim a third world championship title.
The heavyweight titans shared a jovial exchange during a video call with boxing promoter Turki Alalsheikh. Despite being outmanoeuvred in their initial clash, the ‘Gypsy King’ is brimming with confidence for victory in Riyadh this Saturday night, expressing his eagerness for a subsequent showdown – and not a clash with Anthony Joshua.
Fury said: “When I beat him on the 21st there will be a third fight, 100 per cent, there has to be a trilogy.” Usyk’s response was coy yet teasing: “We will see… Don’t be afraid, I will not leave you alone again,” which prompted Fury to retort: “I am very afraid. Ugly little man. I’m going to get that on because we need that trilogy back in Saudi.”
However, Usyk has his sights set on a more definitive conclusion in the rematch, aiming for a knockout over Fury after securing a split decision victory in their last encounter. Speaking to Mail Sport, Usyk revealed: “Against Fury, it wasn’t me who decided this – it was the heavenly virtues who decided this was the way I would win [decision not KO]. But, if I have an opportunity to knock out Tyson Fury in the rematch, I will take it.”
Fury has expressed his determination to challenge Usyk for the third time, despite calls from fans for a British megafight with Joshua or a clash with new IBF champion Daniel Dubois. After Dubois’ stunning victory over Joshua, Fury did not hesitate to voice his frustration, asserting the upset “cost me £150m, the silly c***.”
Despite reiterating his remarks, Fury remains open to arranging a lucrative bout, believing it retains its financial appeal regardless of their records. “Yeah, I meant that. Of course I did,” he confirmed. “We would have had a two-fight deal lined up for a s*** tonne of money. Unfortunately, doors open, doors close. If you’ve been knocked out twice or whatever, four, five times, or six or seven? What does it matter? It’s still a big fight.”
For the time being, Fury is concentrated on reclaiming his world title belts and adding Usyk’s three titles to his collection to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. However, he doesn’t shy away from admitting that financial gain is his primary goal. “I’m only doing it for the money,” he added. “All prizefighters, if they tell the truth, do it for the money, don’t they? I don’t want to work for f*** all. I want as much as I can get. I want the easiest fights possible for the largest amounts of money possible.”
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