When it comes to heavyweight boxing, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are two of the most popular names. The names are recently back in the headlines as Fury lost his cool with Usyk after their intense 11-minute face-off.
In a video shared online, the two exchange heated words as a crowd surrounds them. This face-off took place before their heavyweight title match scheduled in Saudi Arabia.
The stare-down contest ran for 11 minutes and is now considered the longest to date in the history of the sport.
Staredowns are common in boxing. Fans hold their breath in intense anticipation when two fighters lock eyes in pre-fight events like press conferences or even in the ring before the bout begins.
In the boxing realm, Tyson is also known as The Gypsy King, while Usyk is known by the name The Cat. Both have won many titles and have massive fan followings.
Boxing fans all over the world looked forward to this 11-minute face-off. Usyk and Fury, both boxing icons, have given countless entertaining moments to the sport of boxing. Fans on both sides are taking to social media to post the face-off and express their opinion on the heated exchange that occurred on December 21. In another video, Fury is claimed to have been dragged away.
In the video of their heated exchange during the pre-match, we see Fury throwing a comment to Usyk. He says, "You're getting it, son, butchered this time, smashed to pieces." Later, Usyk replies, "Don't be afraid." Tension on both ends remains palpable while an effort is made to calm them down.
Netizens and fans on both sides have reacted to this incident. Comments are pouring in hilarious reactions all over X.
Funny fan reactions as Fury loses his cool with Oleksandr Usyk after their intense 11-minute face-off
A netizen shared this comment by replying to this post on X:
He thought Usyk had killer confidence but expressed he would want to see if the confidence reflected in the final game.
Another user thought that Fury did not lose his calm at all. Contrary to what we see from the video, the netizen believes he is cool as a cucumber.
With a Peaky Blinder reference, this user commented that Fury turned into a character from the show. Considering Fury's accent, the comments appear to be funny.
Another comment seconded on the Peaky Blinder vibe:
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The stare-down contests make for perfect entertainers. This is exactly why fans seem to enjoy the tension that builds up till the main match. This netizen's comment reflected his excitement.
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