Tyson Fury breaks silence on Oleksandr Usyk rematch after boozy night out sparked concerns
Tyson Fury doesn't appear to have any plans of pulling out of his rematch
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Tyson Fury has spoken for the first time since he was escorted out of a bar in Morecambe last week to dismiss any suggestion he will pull out of his scheduled rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.
The 'Gypsy King' lost his undefeated record against Usyk last month in the first heavyweight unification fight of the century.
After dominating the early rounds, Fury then backed off as Usyk took a new approach and the Ukrainian came close to knocking his opponent out at one stage.
Usyk's hand was held aloft via a split points decision after the fight with Fury immediately announcing after that he planned to trigger his rematch clause.
Tyson Fury doesn't appear to have any plans of pulling out of his rematch
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It was later announced that the fight would take place on December 21, giving both boxers a few more months before returning to training camp.
However, Fury reportedly raised concerns among his close friends after a boozy night out in Morecambe last week.
The 35-year-old had to be escorted out by security and was filmed falling to the ground outside.
Former British boxer Johnny Nelson even went as far to suggest it was a sign that Fury was 'struggling to deal' with his loss to Usyk.
He said: "I don’t believe Tyson will fight Oleksandr Usyk next, or again.
“As long as Usyk’s around, he ain’t gonna box. He can’t get his head around it.
"I don’t think he’ll go through that again. He can smile and joke but it’s a big deal.”
However, Fury has now moved to quell any rumours that he's thinking of pulling out of the rematch with Usyk.
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will fight again on December 21
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He posted a clip of himself hitting the bag in the gym along with a message for Usyk.
"On December 21st in Riyadh, in the heart of the kingdom, the king will reclaim his throne and become undisputed," he said.
"Usyk, I’m coming for you!
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"Get ready for the Gypsy King! The path to redemption is all mine.
"I know what I have to do, I saw my shortcomings and best believe I am inevitable."