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Tyson Fury Fires Warning Shot at Usyk After Dominant KO Win

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Prince Horton | Last updated Jul 20, 2025 6:09 PM ET

A viral post, a bold claim, and a trilogy tease shake the heavyweight division.

Oleksandr Usyk didn’t just win—he put on a masterclass. A fifth-round knockout of Daniel Dubois at a packed Wembley Stadium crowned him the undisputed heavyweight champion, adding the IBF title to his glittering collection. Fans were still buzzing when the aftershock hit: someone wasn’t letting Usyk enjoy his victory lap for long.

Enter Tyson Fury. The Gypsy King, 36, came storming back into headlines with the kind of swagger only Fury can deliver.

In a now-viral video shared by Boxing Kingdom, the former WBC kingpin congratulated Usyk—but didn’t stop there. Fury was shown running outdoors, focused and determined, speaking with intensity. ‘Usyk knows there’s only one man who can beat him. I’ve done it twice before and the world knows it. I’m out on the road running, I’ve come home and did my job and got myself back, and I am the man. I’m the Spartan.’

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Tyson Fury calls out Oleksandr Usyk for a trilogy. pic.twitter.com/gp8SAVvdEL
— Boxing Kingdom (@BoxingKingdom14) July 19, 2025

This is no tease—Fury has confirmed his comeback. After two losses to Usyk and a brief retirement, he’s locked in on one goal: the trilogy. Turki Alalshikh turned up the heat with a bombshell announcement: ‘The Gypsy King will be back!!! I talked with him, and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt!’Sky Sports also reported Fury’s view that only a third fight could bring him out of retirement.

If this unfolds, forget fireworks—this will be a full-blown heavyweight inferno. Legacy, redemption, bragging rights: the ultimate prize fight to crown the true ruler of boxing’s biggest stage.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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