Tyson Fury Shuts Down Rumors About Training Camp Before Usyk Rematch

Tyson Fury isn’t holding back when it comes to clearing up rumors surrounding his loss to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this year. As the two heavyweight boxing champions prepare for their highly anticipated rematch on December 21 in Saudi Arabia, Fury is setting the record straight: his training camp wasn’t the issue.

Fury Gives Usyk Full Credit for the Win

After losing to Usyk by decision, some fans and pundits speculated that Fury’s preparation was off. Rumors swirled about setbacks in his training camp, including a brutal sparring session. But Fury has squashed those claims, making it clear that the Ukrainian simply outperformed him on fight night.

“Let me tell you something,” Fury said in an interview with DAZN. “I had a fantastic training camp. Never once have I ever said I had problems, because I didn’t. He beat me fair and square—give the man his credit.”

This isn’t the kind of talk you’d usually expect from Fury, known for his over-the-top trash talk. But in this case, the Gypsy King is showing rare respect for his opponent, proving that even in defeat, he’s not looking for excuses.

Calling Out the Excuse Makers

One thing Fury can’t stand? People are making excuses for him. “I heard a bunch of idiots saying I had problems in camp,” Fury said bluntly. “It’s all garbage. I don’t get why some people can’t just accept it when someone loses fair and square.”

Fury didn’t hold back in calling out the culture of excuses in professional boxing. “It’s always, ‘The chef didn’t cook my food right,’ or, ‘I didn’t train properly,’” Fury said. “None of that applies here. Usyk won because he was better on the night, plain and simple.”

By taking accountability, Fury sends a strong message to his fans: When you lose, own it. Stop spinning excuses and focus on what’s next.

Eyes on Redemption in Saudi Arabia

Now, Fury has his sights set on redemption in the rematch. The upcoming fight isn’t just about revenge—it’s a chance for Fury to prove why he’s one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

Facing Usyk’s technical brilliance and relentless pace, Fury knows he has a tough challenge ahead. But the Gypsy King thrives under pressure. “I thought I did fantastic in the first fight, and so did he,” Fury said. “Now it’s time to do even better.”

The rematch in Saudi Arabia is expected to be one of the biggest sporting events of the year. For American boxing fans, it’s a chance to see whether Fury can reclaim his spot at the top and cement his legacy as a resilient, determined fighter.