Fury vs Usyk: Heavyweights separated by security during weigh-in

Tyson Fury has once again exhibited his passionate side by pushing Oleksandr Usyk in the chest during the weigh-in for their highly anticipated super-fight scheduled on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Security guards intervened and separated the two boxers.

The two boxers who have not lost a single match will be competing in Riyadh for the very significant undisputed heavyweight championship. They will be putting all four championship belts on the line in this high-stakes match.

Usyk, a Ukrainian boxer, weighed in at his heaviest ever career weight of 16 stones and 6 pounds. Meanwhile, Fury weighed in at 18 stones and 7 pounds, which is his lightest weight in more than four years.

Fury, the champion of WBC, is known for creating chaos during fight week events. He declined to make eye contact with Usyk during the news conference on Thursday, but he was in a cheerful mood during the weigh-in.

After waltzing onto the stage, he proceeded to engage in a face-off by pressing his head against the unified champion Usyk's and then pushing him away.

It caused a chaotic fight between the two groups.

Fury expressed his intention to punch him so hard that he would lose consciousness, using explicit language.

I am going to win over his heart. He will be asleep when it happens, and it will take place tomorrow. If his team desires a similar situation, I am prepared to do the same to them.

He completed the interview and left the stage in a huff.

When Usyk was asked about the reaction he received from Fury, he responded by saying "Do not worry. I will be there for you tomorrow."

Most of the 2,500 fans from Britain who were supposed to come on Saturday arrived in the Saudi capital in the morning and headed to the weigh-in.

The unfolding events were witnessed by renowned heavyweight icons such as Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, and Wladimir Klitschko.

Joe Cordina, the current IBF super-featherweight champion from Wales, and Anthony Cacace of Belfast, have undergone successful weigh-ins for their upcoming fight. The other undercard fighters have also completed the weighing process.

Next up were the heavyweight boxers. The lively supporters from Britain gathered closely and taunted Usyk while loudly cheering as the Gypsy King made his entrance, chanting “there's just one Tyson Fury".

The discussion on size has been a popular topic leading up to the event. However, Usyk, who was once a cruiserweight champion, appeared more muscular and weighed 10 pounds more than he did when he defeated Anthony Joshua in 2022.

Standing tall at 6 feet and 3 inches, he's conceding a height difference of six inches. Fury's arm span measures 85 inches, which is greater than Usyk's reach of 78 inches.

Fury, who is 35 years old, weighs over one stone less compared to his previous close victory over Francis Ngannou in October.

He received criticism for his preparation before fighting against the newcomer to boxing and he seems to have updated his techniques accordingly.

The team of 37-year-old boxer Usyk had previously taunted Fury with the phrase "greedy belly". However, this week, they switched up their insult to "skinny belly".

However, there are worries that Fury's weight loss could have had a negative impact on his ability to withstand punches.

At the beginning of the week, Lewis, a British boxer who was the last heavyweight champion with three belts, claimed that Fury seems to have decreased muscle mass in his legs, which could make him more susceptible to being knocked down.

We're familiar with Fury's usual demeanor, but during the news conference he was unexpectedly silent. Could his silence have been a strategic move? It's possible.

Usyk is a person who protected his nation during the Russian attack and he contacts his companions on the front line of the conflict on a regular basis. It's improbable that a shove from Fury would have much of an effect on him.

Many British people were present to observe the commotion. As Klitschko, whom Fury had battled before, walked by, a melodious chant of "you big dosser" (a taunt made renowned by Fury) was sung.

Regarding Usyk's weight, he weighed in heavier than what was expected by many. However, the question remains whether he will maintain his exceptional footwork and tactical awareness inside the ring.

Fury gained a significant amount of weight, reaching 27st, while taking a break from sports due to his ongoing struggles with addiction and depression. Despite the impressive feat of returning to fitness, one can't help but wonder how much impact the weight fluctuations from his extensive career will have on his future performances.

When they meet again, it will be in the middle of the boxing ring on Saturday night. This fight is poised to be the most important one for heavyweight fighters in over 20 years.