Oleksandr Usyk blasts Tyson Fury’s shock career change hint and sends chilling message after starting rematch training
OLEKSANDR USYK has taken aim at Tyson Fury for teasing a shock career change ahead of their rematch.
The Gypsy King jokingly hinted this week that he’s open to dipping his toes into the Muay Thai world.
Fury, 36, shared a video of himself dropping a Kru (Muay Thai instructor) with a hard low kick from his recent trip to Thailand with his seven million Instagram followers on Tuesday.
It didn’t take long for Usyk to get wind of the video, which he mocked as he went for a run on the treadmill.
As he ran with a VO2 max mask on his face, the undefeated Ukranian said on Insta: “Hey, why are you beating up Thais?
“Put that mask on and take a run. Going after just the little guys, huh?
“What’s up, my chubby buddy?”
Usyk, 37, shattered Fury’s dream of becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in their historic Saudi showdown in May.
The slick southpaw scored a split decision victory over the Wythenshawe warrior, who he almost knocked out in the ninth round.
The pair will renew their rivalry in a second straight Riyadh rumble on December 21, although all the heavyweight marbles won’t be on the line.
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And Usyk has already begun training for his second desert dance with the former WBC king.
His accompanying caption for his latest social media post read: “See you soon, @TysonFury. My camp has started.”
Fury is champing at the bit to avenge his first professional loss, saying in a June Instagram video: “Hey guys, Tyson Fury here.
“Back in the gym, as you can see. [I’m] counting down the days until I can get my redemption on Usyk.
“December 21 is going to be my time. I’ve done everything in boxing, but I ain’t come back from a loss.
“And I relish it, the chance to redeem myself GET UP.
“December 21 is all me – undisputed heavyweight here I come.”