By: Sean Crose
Tyson Fury made his way to the ring in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to the sounds of Christmas music courtesy of Mariah Carey. By the time the towering Englishman reached the ring, however, Carey’s vocals had been replaced by the music of Biggie Smalls. It was all, to be sure, classic Fury. The former heavyweight titlist, however, wasn’t in Riyadh for a concert. He was there to win a battle for heavyweight dominance against the only man to ever beat him in the ring – WBO, WBC, and WBA heavyweight titlist Oleksandr Usyk.
Moments later, the defending champion came out to rousing music of his own. Wearing what could best be described to western eyes as a turban, the Ukrainian master was pure intensity as he made his way to the ring. Upon entering the squared circle, Usyk briefly knelt in prayer in his corner. After Usyk got back to his feet, there was essentially nothing left for he and Fury to do but…
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