Tyson Fury claims Oleksandr Usyk will ‘beg’ for trilogy fight
Tyson Fury believes heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk will be “begging” for a trilogy fight by the end of the year despite losing their previous two encounters.
The British heavyweight suffered points defeats in both meetings with Usyk, the second of which took place in December 2024.
Those losses prompted a brief retirement, but the former world champion is convinced his financial drawing power remains essential to the division.
“He’ll be begging for a trilogy by the end of the year. There’s no one for him to fight to make any money,”Fury told Sky Sports.
“There’s only the GK [Gypsy King], the big man. I’m the man, with or without belts.”
‘The biggest fish in the pond’
Fury continues to dispute the judging in their previous bouts, comparing the decisions to being “robbed in broad daylight”.
However, he insists that his status in the sport makes a third contest inevitable regardless of the championship landscape.
“With or without money, I’m still the man. With or without belts, I’m still the man,”Fury added.
“You know – why? Because I’m the biggest fish in the pond.”
Comeback trail begins in London
Before looking toward a third bout with the Ukrainian, Fury must navigate a comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov.
The pair are scheduled to meet on 11 April at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Makhmudov represents a dangerous obstacle for the Briton’s return, currently holding a number six ranking with the WBA.
“Big, dangerous man and someone I have to respect or else I’ll get knocked out,”Fury said regarding his upcoming opponent.
Victory in London is viewed as a necessary step for the 37-year-old to position himself for another world title challenge.
Respect shown to Joshua
While a domestic showdown with Anthony Joshua has long been discussed, Fury insisted now is not the time to pursue that rivalry.
Joshua is currently recovering following a car accident that resulted in the tragic loss of two close friends.
The Gypsy King offered his condolences and stated he would not call out his compatriot while he mourns.