Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were separated after a heated cоnfrоntatiоn to promote their February undisputed bаttle.
The couple met after a heated London press conference on Thursday afternoon.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clashed following their Thursday pre-figҺt presser.
Security separated them before any blows were thrown.
The heavyweights at the presser kept the pair apart after the small figҺt.
Fury yelled at his undefeated Ukrainian opponent for most of the presser, raising tempers.
It almost started after they faced off in front of ‘Rocky’ star Sylvester Stallone, a surprise guest.
Fury, 35, nearly caused a scene by putting his head on Usyk’s forehead to instill dread of God.
Usyk stood firm and pushed The Gypsy King back with his skull.
Security intervened to separate the pair before any blows were thrown.
Boxing fans commented on the chaos on X: “Fury’s head “enter Oleksandr Usyk”
Someone said, “Can’t wait!”
One said: “In February, all the nonsense that has led to this figҺt will be over.”
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will try to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.
‘Rocky’ star Sylvester Stallone faced off before the figҺt.
Usyk will face taunting until he and Fury figҺt in Riyadh on February 17.
He is solely focused on becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years and giving his wаr-torn motherland hope.
Saying: “This is a major, indisputable opportunity for me. For my family, nation.
“[And] my people, who now defend my country.”
Usyk will become the second man boxer to become an undisputed champion in two weight classes if he defeats Fury.
The ex-cruiserweight champion insisted: “No destiny.
God gave me this chance, and I’m taking it.
“Thanks God for everything.”