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Fury is in better shape at the weigh-in for Oleksandr’s bout
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Tyson is in better shape for the upcoming fight against Usyk.

Tyson Fury disappointed against Francis Ngannou in October, but “The Gypsy King” showed far better shape during today’s weigh-in at 262 pounds ahead of his undisputed heavyweight championship bout against Oleksandr Usyk.

The English boxer was 277.5 pounds when he faced the ex-UFC heavyweight champ, as he triumphed with a scandalous split-decision win in a non-title fight. Tyson’s 262 pounds are his lowest since he beat Otto Wall during the fall in 2019 at 254 pounds.

His Ukrainian opponent, however, weighed a career-high 233.5 pounds. Usyk’s previous high was 221.5 pounds when he beat Anthony Joshua during the summer of 2022.

“I’m prepared to rock and roll,” revealed Tyson (34-0-1, 24 KOs). “Fireworks on Saturday. I will destroy him on the ring tomorrow. I’m heading for his heart. That’s what I’m prepared to do. F— his titles. I will rip his f—ing heart.”

Oleksandr (21-0, 14 KOs) will fight for a 6th time in the heavyweight division. The Ukrainian won his last match in the 9th round with a knockout against Daniel Dubois in the past summer.