A fired-up Tyson Fury returned to his old tricks as the Briton shoved Oleksandr Usyk in the chest before the pair were separated by security at the weigh-in for Saturday’s super-fight in Saudi Arabia.
The two undefeated world champions will contest the historic undisputed heavyweight title in Riyadh, with all four belts on the line.
Ukraine’s Usyk weighed in at a career-heavy 16st 6lb, while Fury, at 18st 7lb, came in at his lightest in over four years.
WBC champion Fury, who has a history of causing mayhem at fight week events, refused to look Usyk in the eye at Thursday’s news conference but came out in a playful mood for the weigh-in.
Having danced his way on to the stage, he obliged with the face-off, leaning his head into unified champion Usyk and then pushing him back.
It prompted a melee between the two teams.
“I’m going to knock him right out,” Fury said, using a number of expletives.
“I’m coming for his heart. He’s getting it tomorrow; spark out.” “They [his team] can all get it if they want it.”
He ended the interview and stormed off the stage.
Asked what he said to provoke a reaction from Fury, Usyk said, “Don’t be afraid. I will not leave you alone tomorrow.”
