Tyson Fury sacks dad John from corner ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

The move comes after John Fury faced significant criticism for the advice he gave his son during their previous encounter with Usyk last year, which ended in a split decision victory for the Ukrainian fighter.

SugarHill Steward outlined the streamlined corner team that will support Fury in the upcoming bout.

"Just myself, Andy Lee and the cutman, pretty much that's it," Steward confirmed.

The trainer also noted a shift in Fury's mindset ahead of the rematch.

"Tyson Fury is just ready right now, along with myself. He has always had a silly demeanour, and playing around but this is a different side of him. He is 100 per cent ready," said Steward.

Fury has dismissed Usyk's power, highlighting his resilience in their previous encounter.

"He threw his best shots. He had 10 shots on target, all on target, never dropped me. So if he couldn't drop me when I was on Bambi legs, God be with him this time," Fury told Sky Sports.

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The British heavyweight emphasised his ability to withstand Usyk's strongest punches.

"I think he had his best shots to get me out of there and didn't do it," Fury said.

The Gypsy King even claimed he smiled back at his opponent after taking heavy shots, demonstrating his confidence in the ring.

Fury has issued a stark warning to his Ukrainian rival ahead of their rematch.

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"Hit me with your best shot, I looked back at him and smiled and he's going to feel the wrath and the menace this time, I've got a point to prove," Fury declared.

The British boxer also addressed the controversy surrounding their previous bout.

"After the fight they said he had a broken face bone or a broken jaw. Something to do with that," he noted.

Fury maintains the first fight's outcome was debatable.

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"I didn't feel like I lost the fight then, I didn't feel like I lost the fight after watching it back. Some people thought he won, some people thought I won," he said.

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The fight takes place on Saturday night, with both boxers set to determine who is the greatest heavyweight in the world.