Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk were on the verge of a physical altercation during their intense final face-off before Saturday’s fight.
Fury displayed a charged-up demeanour and contrasted his previous day’s avoidance of direct eye contact with Usyk. He had previously remarked on Usyk’s “scary face,” an unusual comment from an accomplished heavyweight.
We are now just hours away from what could be the most significant heavyweight fight in the last 25 years, with the winner set to become the undisputed world champion. The stakes are exceptionally high, possibly explaining Fury’s escalated aggressiveness during Friday’s face-off. He openly challenged Usyk’s team, heightening the tension.
There’s also concern over Fury’s physical condition, specifically a noticeable scar above his eyebrow. This scar, visible from various angles, suggests vulnerability. In combat sports, such injuries require extensive healing time, often more than a year.
There’s a risk the scar could reopen during the fight, a common issue among fighters, as seen with UFC’s Nate Diaz, whose recurring eyebrow injury often reopens during matches. This is a strategic point that Usyk might target, adding another layer of drama to the upcoming bout.
