Tyson Fury has been criticized on social media for his handling of the negotiations with Oleksandr Usyk – even by his rival’s wife.
“The Gypsy King” was nicknamed “The Gypsy Queen” by Katerina Usyk, who shared a poster of Fury showing her possibly fighting Derek Chisora for the fourth time.
Fury had put all the blame on Usyk, despite moving the goalposts himself on several occasions during tediously doomed discussions.
“I’ve been trying to get out of there all week, begging for a rematch,” Fury said. “You got your rematch and you didn’t want to fight because of it.
“You were never man enough in your life to take on the Gypsy King. Keep walking. Now fight Dubois at the Copper Box.”
But not many bought it. These included well-respected boxing figures like Al Bernstein.
He said, “I honestly don’t think a video like this is doing him any good at this point.”
A British journalist added: “Beyond parody now” in response to another video of Fury berating his opponent.
Tyson Fury gets angry
Fans also shared their dismay at the WBC champion.
“We don’t believe you, Fury. Now go ahead and fight Wilder one more time,” said one.
Another added: “Usyk got more belts. But Fury is the face of the heavyweight division. If Fury really wanted the fight, it would have been made.
“We would now see the rematch, if ever.”
A third explained: “All Fury had to do was agree to a 70-30 split in the rematch. I guess Fury thought he was going to lose the first fight.”
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman vented his frustration, suggesting that ego may be the problem.
“We’re all tired of waiting for their decision on whether to fight or not,” Sulaiman told IZQUIERDAZO. “I want them to decide if they fight.
“If not, continue with our next step.”
Fury vs. Usyk complications
He added: “When the interests are so big and take precedence over the interests of the sport, things can get complicated.
“Ego, abuse of power, selfishness. Big fights can be settled quickly. Everything is there for them to sign, but someone is putting their hand there and interfering [it getting done].”
Sulaiman urged the couple to beat them up before falling apart.
“This is a unique opportunity to unite the four [heavyweight] Title. If this fight is not ended now, the title will be fragmented.
“Every fighter has to face up to his duties. It would be a shame if this fight doesn’t happen.
“He [Tyson Fury] is at liberty [to negotiate]. We didn’t order anything else.
“A fight between Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz has been ordered to get a mandatory rival [for Fury]. But that fight didn’t happen either, so there’s nothing else.
“We have been waiting for the Usyk fight [with Fury]. Then we would see.”
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