Tyson Fury sends disappointed message to fans and shows off punching speed ahead of Oleksandr Usyk battle

Tyson Fury sends disappointed message to fans and shows off punching speed ahead of Oleksandr Usyk battle

WATCH NOW: Tyson Fury press conference ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 27/04/2024

- 10:18

The two men will fight in Riyadh on May 18

Tyson Fury has told his fans he wishes he was fighting Oleksandr Usyk tonight, instead of in three weeks.

And the Gypsy King has also showed off his punching speed in the gym as the exciting fight between the two men creeps closer.


Fury and Usyk are due to meet in the ring on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

And the Briton has now taken to social media to provide fans with an insight.

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Boxing: Tyson Fury has taken to social media to update fans ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk

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Fury showed off his punching speed, jabbing quickly while looking focused, on his Instagram story.

The 35-year-old captioned the upload: "3weeks today guys wish it was tonight."

Fury's impressive footwork was on display, too, with the boxing star dancing around the ring.

The Briton has managed to keep the weight off, having slimmed down ever since his narrow victory over Francis Ngannou back in October.

Fury was poor during that win, only coming out on top via split decision - having been knocked to the canvas in round three.

However, the 35-year-old seems to be taking his fight with Usyk far more seriously.

And whether that's enough for Fury to beat his Ukrainian rival in Saudi is something only time will tell.

The Gypsy King has regularly fired verbal shots at Usyk ever since their fight was announced.

However, speaking to TNT Sports, Fury insisted it was nothing personal and joked that he'd sink '10 pints' with his opponent once their battle is out of the way.

"I don't have or hold any animosity towards any of the fighters that I have fought or will fight in the future," he said.

"He seems to be a decent fella. He is a god fearing man who has little kids of his own.

"What more can you do? I can imagine us sinking 10 pints apiece as he seems like that type of character.

"We have got to spend our money from Saudi on something."

Fury revealed earlier this month that he was happy with his training camp and his preparations for his bout with Usyk.

"Yeah, I'm training hard obviously," he said. "I'm in fantastic shape, obviously. And I've got a massive fight coming up, obviously.

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Boxing: Tyson Fury danced around the ring in the gym ahead of his battle with Oleksandr Usyk

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"There's no room for error, no room for any problems.

"40 days out, feeling fantastic and I know all boxers say the same like 'oh s**t I'm having a fantastic training camp yada yada yada.'

"But I actually am having a fantastic training camp. I've got a good team around me, no complaints.

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Boxing: Tyson Fury has joked he'll 'sink pints' with Oleksandr Usyk once their fight is out of the way

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"I'm working very hard, got my dad in camp this time, got my secret weapon with me this time as well.

"I've got Ty Mitchell in, I've got all the boys, all the girls are in camp.

"We've got a full circus camp. Can't do anything more really."

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