Tyson Fury is set to enter the ring without his father, John Fury, by his side for his highly anticipated rematch with Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday.
The Gypsy King, who lost to Usyk by a split decision back in May, will look to redeem himself and regain his status as world heavyweight champion.
The previous bout saw Usyk make history by becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.
The Controversial Moments Leading Up to May’s Fight
John Fury’s behavior leading up to the May fight sparked controversy, particularly when he clashed with a member of Usyk’s camp.
The altercation took place in the lobby of the Riyadh Hilton Hotel in Saudi Arabia, where Fury headbutted Stanislav Stepchuk, a member of Usyk’s team, leaving him with a bloody forehead.
The incident was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media, fueling criticism of Fury’s actions.
Many fans also felt that John’s presence in Tyson’s corner distracted his son during the fight, overshadowing the tactical advice provided by Tyson’s trainer, Andy Lee, and his assistant coach, SugarHill Steward.
SugarHill Confirms John’s Absence from the Corner
Ahead of the rematch, Tyson’s trainer, SugarHill Steward, confirmed that John Fury will not be in the corner this time.
Steward emphasized that Tyson is fully prepared for the fight and is focused on the task at hand.
“Tyson is just ready right now, along with myself,” SugarHill explained.
“He has always had a silly demeanor, playing around, but this is a different side of him, and he is 100% ready.”
When asked about the corner crew, Steward confirmed that it would consist of himself, Andy Lee, and the cutman—leaving John Fury out of the picture.
Andy Lee Reflects on the Chaotic Corner in the Previous Fight
Andy Lee, who is part of Tyson’s training team, admitted that the corner during the last fight was chaotic.
“There were three different voices in there—SugarHill, John, and me,” Lee said.
He acknowledged that, as a father, John Fury was simply trying to protect his son.
However, Lee pointed out that the main goal was to help Tyson win, and at times, too many voices led to confusion.
“I was told Tyson was two rounds down and had to communicate that to him,” Lee added.
This time, it seems Tyson has decided that having a more focused and unified corner will help him stay on track.
Tyson’s Intense Focus on Usyk
Tyson has made it clear that he is determined to avenge his only professional loss and is taking a no-nonsense approach to this rematch.
The Gypsy King revealed that he has been in isolation for the past three months, cutting himself off from his wife, Paris, and the outside world to fully concentrate on his training.
Promoter Frank Warren explained Tyson’s mindset, saying, “His mind just needs to be Usyk. This is what I’ve got to do. I don’t want to be distracted.”
Tyson has made it clear that nothing will get in his way—no family issues or business problems will shake his focus.
A More Focused Tyson for the Rematch
Earlier this month, Tyson reflected on his previous fight with Usyk and vowed to take this rematch more seriously.
“I did more clowning than anybody in any high-level fight’s ever done,” he admitted.
This time, he plans to focus more on his boxing, throwing more punches, and keeping his eye on the ultimate goal: victory.
“A little bit less clowning around and a bit more focus on the actual victory,” Tyson stated.
It’s clear that he intends to be more tactical and less playful in the ring, determined to prove himself and secure the win.
Tyson’s preparation for this fight has been all about sacrifice, focus, and determination.
As he steps into the ring against Usyk this weekend, it’s clear that the Gypsy King is ready to leave it all in the ring.
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