BREAKING NEWS: Tyson Fury calls for a third title fight with Oleksandr Usyk, “He knows who the man is that can beat him.” Shortly after, Usyk responded to the challenge with 5 words that shocked the boxing world.

At 10:41 PM +07 on Sunday, July 27, 2025, the boxing world has been shaken by a dramatic turn after the victory of Oleksandr Usyk over Daniel Dubois on July 19. Just a few hours after the fight in Wembley, Tyson Fury, the former heavy champion, released an explosive challenge for a third title fight against Usyk, affirming in a video on Instagram: “Usyk knows who the man who can overcome him is. I did it twice before and the world knows it.” The statement, loaded with trust, revived the rivalry between the two giants. But the surprise came minutes later when Usyk responded with five words that left fans and stunned analysts: “Bring it on, Gypsy King.” This brief but bold replica has lit social networks and could redefine the future of heavy division.

The context of the challenge

Usyk, 38, consolidated his status as an undisputed tricampeón of the heavy with a knockout in the fifth round against Dubois, extending his impeccable record to 24-0. The victory allowed him to claim the title IBF, adding him to his WBA, WBC and WBO belts, after having defeated Fury twice in 2024: by decision divided in May and by unanimous decision in December. Fury, 36, retired in January after those defeats, but has hinted at a return, fed by training videos and recent statements. His challenge today, issued while running outdoors, suggests that he sees a third fight as his redemption, despite controversies about the previous results.

Fury’s comment, “I did it twice before and the world knows,” it reflects his persistent belief that he was stolen in both fights, a narrative that has maintained since December 2024. His promoter, Frank Warren, has supported the idea of a third combat, although he acknowledges that Joseph Parker, the mandatory content WBO, could complicate the plans.

Usyk’s shocking answer

At 10:30 pm +07, Usyk responded through its official X account with a concise message but loaded with challenge: “Bring it on, Gypsy King.” These five words, a direct call to Fury’s nickname, have surprised the world of boxing for their aggressive tone and their willingness to face the British again. Ussyk, known for his humility, rarely adopts such a confrontational posture, suggesting that Fury’s provocation touched a nerve. His team, led by Alexander Krassyuk, has not yet issued an official statement, but the answer has been interpreted as a tacit acceptance of the challenge.

USYK’s statement comes after his victory over Dubois, where he connected 88 of 359 strokes (24.5%) according to compubox, demonstrating that his technique and resistance are still intact. His willingness to face Fury for the third time, despite having previously dominated him, he has left fans wondering if he is motivated by a desire to close the rivalry or a financial incentive of Riyadh Season.

Reactions and speculation

Social networks exploded after the exchange, with #Usykfury3 and #Bringiton Trending at 10:41 PM +07. Fucy fans celebrate their audacity, with tweets like “The Gypsy King will win again!” While USYK’s followers see their response as a trusted test, saying: “Usyk will destroy it again.” Analysts such as Teddy Atlas suggest that this confrontation could be the largest 2026 event, especially if it is held in Wembley on April 18, as Fury proposed in July. However, others believe that Parker could force a detour, given his WBO mandate.

Speculations point to Turki Alalshikh, who has promised to bring Fury back to Riyadh Season 2026. Some suggest that the challenge is a strategy to negotiate a record bag, while others see an attempt to recover their reputation after defeats. Ussyk’s response, although brief, has raised the tension, suggesting that both parties are ready for an epic climax.

What does this mean?

A third USYK vs. Fury could be the event of the year, with PPV income estimates exceeding 100 million dollars if Alalshikh organizes it. For Fury, it is a chance to claim his legacy and try his victory theory, while Usyk seeks to consolidate his status as the best heavy of his era. If Parker intervenes, the CMB or the WBO could force Ushk to vacate the title WBO, opening a new scenario. At 10:41 pm +07, while the boxing world digests this verbal shock, everything indicates that a trilogy is closer, with the five words of Usyk echoing as a challenge that nobody expected.