Tyson Fury has told Oleksandr Usyk that he's 'got something on him' and that it will be released 'very soon'.
The Gypsy King is, for the time being, focused on Saturday's blockbuster showdown with Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.
But while excitement for that fight is rising, many are already looking forward to Fury stepping into the ring to fight Usyk.
A battle for the heavyweight crown has been agreed, with the Brit saying it would take place on December 23 - just two days before Christmas.
Tyson Fury has been preparing for his upcoming bout with former UFC star Francis Ngannou
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And Fury, speaking to IFL TV, has slammed Usyk while also saying he's 'got something on him' that will be announced soon.
“Usyk’s a dirty, little, slimy f***er actually," said the 35-year-old, who has yet to lose a fight in his career so far.
"We’ve got something on you, you little sausage, and I’m gonna release it very soon.
"Bigger than [saying something], much bigger.
"He’s been on the missing list for a little minute or two, the little sausage.
"But anyway, we know what’s going on. But f**k him.”
Usyk has asked for 14 weeks in order to prepare for his fight with Fury.
But that has enraged the Gypsy King, who has been hoping the showdown between the two men would be before Christmas.
Fury has told Sky the contracts have been signed - and he's looking forward to a big turkey once it's out of the way.
“We’ve signed the contracts," he stated.
"December 23, that’s out there isn’t it? It’s only eight weeks away from Saturday.
"Why not? I’ve not even had a fight this year so to get two in before the end of the year would be fantastic.
“Double payday. There’ll be a nice big turkey in the Fury household this Christmas!
"If it happens December 23, I’ll be playing that song ‘Driving Home For Christmas’.
"I won’t land back in the UK until late Christmas Eve and if we get a delay I’ll be spending Christmas with the reindeers in the airport!”
Before he focuses on Usyk, Fury will have to overcome Ngannou.
And though the former UFC star lacks boxing experience, he'll still be a formidable opponent for the Brit to face.
Fury is unhappy that news of his upcoming fight with Usyk broke before his showdown with Ngannou.
And he insists his sole focus in on Saturday's fight instead.
“It wasn’t my choice,” he said.
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“I would never in a million years do that. But the people who are putting these fights on, who are paying the money, they’re in control.
"They’re the promoters of the event. So the paymaster does what the paymaster wants, basically. "But if it was up to me, I would have never, ever, ever done that. Ever.
Because I never count chickens before they hatch. Ever.
“I wasn’t happy at first, for them to announce it, but there was a lot going on in the background.
"For me, I don’t concentrate on any other fight other than Saturday night. What happens in the future stays in the future.
Tyson Fury has pledged to drop Oleksandr Usyk info ahead of his fight with Francis Ngannou
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"I’m living for today and this moment.
"My moment now is to fight Francis for the baddest man on the planet title, and when I’ve won that, only after I’ve won that — I won’t even think about my next until I’ve had a week off and spent some time with my family.
"I’ve been in camp 12 weeks — I’ll think about what’s happening next.”
