TYSON FURY has told Oleksandr Usyk to forget about a rematch clause if he wants to secure their April 29 undisputed Wembley showdown.
Morecambe’s 34-year-old WBC Gypsy King has thrown a handful of financial hurdles in the way of getting the four-belt decider made.
REUTERSTyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are on course for a historic April 29 showdown[/caption]
GETTYBut a contract for their undisputed heavyweight title fight has yet to be finalised[/caption]
INSTAGRAM@TYSONFURYGypsy King Fury has challenged Usyk to scrap a potential rematch clause[/caption]
And now he is back at it again by demanding the loser gets no shot at a rerun written into the contract.
WBA, IBF and WBO boss Usyk has already had to agree to the slim side of a 70-30 split in Tyson Fury’s home – after the Brit refused a 50-50 split in Saudi Arabia.
And now he is being told to accept a one-fight deal, meaning no chance of getting instant retribution if he were to suffer a controversial decision in Fury’s backyard.
The undefeated 6ft 9in giant growled: “I have been speaking to the lawyers today and Usyk’s people are talking about rematch clauses and all that bs.
“He is one to up the ante, how about there is no f***ing rematch clause? For both of us, let’s really up the ante.
“Never worry about what is in the future and how many more dollars you can get after you have been defeated.
“Worry about the fight on April 29.
“No rematch clause, the winner takes all the glory, the loser goes home with his dick in his hands.
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“How about that? Agree to that you f***ing b***h.
Boxing fans were quick to react to the ultimatum, saying: “Definitely should be a rematch clause.”
Another said: “I get the feeling if Usyk didn’t want a rematch clause, you’d be on here saying the exact opposite.”
And another said: “Give him the rematch clause Tyson he’s agreed 70/30/.”
One remarked: “Moving the goalposts a lot here, champ.”
Another chimed in: “Love this ! No rematch clause.”
One boxing fan said: “Great idea, no rematch and the champion moves on to fight another contender just how it should be.”
Fury’s latest ultimatum has left Team Usyk adamant the fight wont’ happen.
Promoter Alexander Krassyuk told talkSPORT: “Let’s imagine Usyk accepts no rematch, Fury will search for another thing to pull out.
“He bluffed and Usyk called his bluff, 100%.
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“His credibility is shot to pieces. The man is trying to escape.
“I’m really sorry for Tyson’s fans.
“It’s a shame for a fighter to behave like that.
“It’s not about money and not about boxing. It’s about fear.”
Usyk accepted Fury’s tight-fisted offer on the condition of a £1million donation to the people of Ukraine fighting to defend and rebuild their nation.
The 36-year-old southpaw seems far more focused on training and fighting while Fury keeps filming himself making more and more demands.
He said: “I’m preparing for my next fight against Tyson Fury.
“Promoters are having negotiations, managers are talking about the fight.
“I think a lot depends on one person in particular, Tyson Fury.”