Tyson Fury has broken his social media silence with a vow to avenge his loss to Oleksandr Usyk. The 35-year-old lost his chance to become the undisputed champion after being defeated by Usyk last month, but he will have an immediate chance for redemption in the rematch on December 21.
In a video on social media, Fury posted a clip of himself hitting the heavy bag and sent a challenge to Usyk. He shouted in the video on Instagram, “December will be my time. I’ve done everything in boxing, but I’m coming back to do more. I’ll enjoy it and come back to redeem myself. December 21 is mine. No doubt about it, we’re coming.”
The caption of the video also read, “Listen up! I’ve conquered everything in boxing – titles, records, so much. But I’ve never had to come back from a loss. On December 21 in Riyadh, right in the heart of the kingdom, the king will reclaim his throne and become undisputed. @usykaa, I’m coming for you! Get ready to meet the Gypsy King! The road to redemption is all mine. I know what I need to do, I see my flaws, and most importantly, I believe I’m unstoppable.”
Fury had been silent after his loss, but now he appears determined and motivated to come back stronger than ever. A video of the ‘Gypsy King’ went viral this week, showing him staggering outside a pub after being escorted out by security.
Fans on social media questioned Fury’s behavior, but any talk of something more sinister seems unfounded. Simon Jordan, the talkSPORT host, defended Fury’s actions in the viral video. “I watched the video and obviously, Tyson Fury, standing at 6 foot 9, isn’t easy to miss,” he said during his show with Jim White. “He’s allowed to let off some steam if he wants to behave that way. He’s an elite professional athlete, but Tyson Fury lives his life a certain way.”
Fury will need a career-best performance to overturn his defeat. He still possesses the tools to do so, and fans are eagerly anticipating his strong comeback in the upcoming rematch.