Social Media Reacts to Fury vs Usyk Press Conference
Boxing fans were treated to the first press conference ahead of the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight. Fans took to social media to voice their opinions in anticipation of the undercard bouts and the heavyweight title clash set for December 21.
The press conference, which began at 5pm, was held at the Guildhall in London, the same venue where Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois hosted their press conference just last month.
Moses Itauma and Dennis McKean Face Off
Both in-person and online viewers were treated to the undercard press conferences, which kicked off the proceedings. Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn were in attendance, praising the undercard matchups. Warren called Moses Itauma “one of the most exciting young fighters.” Itauma will face off against Australian fighter Dennis McKean.
Lee McGregor vs Isaac Lowe
Another intriguing undercard fight is between Lee McGregor and Isaac Lowe, a rivalry that has escalated on Twitter, with both boxers exchanging heated words. Fans on social media expressed excitement, calling it a potential “slugfest.” Following on from the twitter rivalry, both fighters will look to put on a show as an undercard to such a big fight.
McCann vs McGrail Face Off After War of Words
Another undercard bout features Dennis McCann against Peter McGrail, who engaged in a war of words during the press conference. Fans have high expectations, with one commenting, “McCann vs McGrail is a great fight. I’d be amazed if it isn’t the fight of the night.” This fight has been stated as the fight of the undercard, with many excited at the apparent bad blood between the two.
Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen Face Off
Johnny Fisher and Dave Allen will also face off on the undercard. Unlike the other matchups, this exchange was friendly, with both fighters showing mutual respect, having sparred previously. They also acknowledged they are at opposite stages of their careers, adding to the dynamic
The Main Event: Fury vs Usyk Press Conference
Fury signing Usyk’s photo
The first reactions from fans came from the two walkouts. Fury emerged first to the song “Barbie Girl,” which was met with humour. Usyk followed, dressed as video game character Agent 47 from Hitman.
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Both fighters remained tight-lipped throughout, offering only short, one-word answers. For Usyk this is the norm in his press conferences, but Fury in jest, matched it. Neither commented on their previous fight or discussed their strategies for the rematch. Although Fury has previously hinted at a more aggressive approach, he gave nothing away during the event.
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The highlight of the night was when Usyk revealed the contents of his briefcase: a photo of himself delivering a blow to Fury in their last fight. Usyk asked Fury to sign the picture, which Fury did, joking, “I look like Shrek.”
Another moment that caught social media attention was when Fury appeared to tickle Usyk during the face-off. While Usyk didn’t react, fans found humour in the exchange and speculated on Fury’s mind games.
The main takeaway from fans’ reactions on social media is the clear respect both fighters have for each other. This was highlighted during the press conference, where both fighters, having already faced each other once, are heading into this fight fully focused on securing the title, rather than engaging in any real bad blood.
The fight will be streamed in the UK on pay-per-view through DAZN, Sky Sports, and TNT Sports, with the price expected to be between £19 and £20.
