Events continue in Riyadh before the historic fight between Alexander Usyk and Tyson Fury for the title of absolute world heavyweight boxing champion.
Usik and Fury's battle of looks May 16
On Thursday, May 16, during the final press conference before the fight, the Briton refused to look the Ukrainian in the eyes during the traditional duel of glances.
Usyk approached Fury after the press conference and began a duel of glances. But Tyson pointedly did not look in Alexander’s direction. He was fooling around, making faces and showing off his muscles.
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All this time Usyk did not take his eyes off his future opponent.
After this, the Ukrainian greeted the audience and left the stage.
The journalists asked the Briton why he avoided Alexander’s gaze, to which he replied to Sky Sports that Usik — “scary dude”.
The day before the fight on Friday, May 17th, another battle of looks is due to take place after the weigh-in ceremony. If Fury ignores this boxing tradition again, he will show disrespect not only for his opponent, but also for boxing fans and the sport itself.
Boy Usik — Fury: what is known
Boy Usik — Fury will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at the local Kingdom Arena.
At stake will be the WBA, WBO and IBF championship belts owned by the Ukrainian, as well as the WBC title of the British.
According to media reports, for this fight Usyk and Fury will receive record fees in their careers.
