A heavyweight boxing fight is about to be staged on the 18th, and Tyson Fury and Alexander Usyk, two big names in the boxing world, are about to compete in the ring in Riyadh. Before that, the two of them behaved unexpectedly calmly at their last press conference. No roars, no provocations, just an atmosphere of impending tension.
On the day of the press conference, Furi looked quite stylish in a flame-covered suit, with a black vest and felt hat, but he was uncharacteristically unusual, did not talk much, and seemed unusually calm. Instead of the traditional face-to-face confrontation with Usyk, he opted for a brief speech and a smile to face the audience. This makes one wonder if this is a psychological tactic of his.
Fury, who is 6 feet 9 inches tall, is 7 inches taller than his opponent Usyk. He could have used that height advantage to increase his momentum, but he didn't. Usyk, 37, also maintained his usual composure and did not make any provocative moves.
Both men seem to have decided to leave behind the rant and chaos that is common in the boxing world. They didn't show the audience any intense confrontational action because the match itself was compelling enough that it didn't need any more hype.
Usyk, who was dressed in a white suit that day and wore a traditional Ukrainian black and white belt and strap, set the tone as soon as he took the stage, bluntly saying, "I'm excited...... Let's make history. When asked to add, he revealed that he was writing a poem, but did not reveal more, only saying, "Not right now." ”
Fury was also succinct and clear, thanking God, thanking the organizers, thanking Usyk for the challenge, and did not make any exaggerated predictions or declare victory. "I want to thank God that I have been victorious," he said. I want to thank the people for hosting this event, and I want to thank Usyk for the challenge he presented to me. ”
At the press conference, only the staff of the organizer can ask questions, which is unfortunate for Furi, who usually likes to talk trash. He simply said, "I'm ready, I don't have much to say except that I'm ready for a good fight." ”
When asked if there was anything he would like to say to Usyk, Fury said, "God bless him. I will pray for him before the fight and pray that we can all leave the ring safely. And Usyk said dryly: "Let your hands speak in the ring." ”
The venue for the launch was unusually quiet that day, and even Fury's father, John Fury, who had previously clashed with Usyk's entourage, remained silent. Neither the Fury family nor Usyk's team made any noise, and the entire scene was enveloped in a tense silence.
After a long week, all the talking and nonsense is over. The importance of this battle has transcended everything. Now, most importantly, Fury and Usyk will face each other alone in the ring, with only the referee on their side.
When the bout begins, they will fight to become the undisputed World Heavyweight Champion of the century. Remarkably, both Fury and Usyk seem to understand the depth and seriousness of the trials they are about to face. Their silence has conveyed everything.
That's the prelude to the upcoming heavyweight boxing fight. The silence of the two fighters is a sign of respect for the upcoming challenge. They all know, let us look forward to what kind of excitement this contest without superfluous words can bring.