"Eyes don't lie" - Fans react to intense 10-minute stare down between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

The Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch just had its promotional staredown two days before the highly anticipated heavyweight clash. However, this was no standard affair, as it saw both men lock eyes for 10 minutes before they began chirping at each other, drawing fan attention on X.

As the pair's staredown showed no signs of breaking, several parties surrounding them did their best to try and separate them, only for an irate Fury to start aiming trash talk in Usyk's direction. Before long, the Ukranian's stoicism broke and he began answering Fury's provocations in kind.

Check out the 10-minute staredown between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury:

Boxing fans on X were quick to flock under a tweet sharing a clip of the staredown. Many offered their thoughts on the interaction, with some predicting a Fury win in the pair's upcoming heavyweight championship scrap.

"Fury batters him this time British boxing prevails"

Others, though, felt that Usyk would remain undefeated come Saturday night.

"Usyk in 6"

Some, however, opted to poke fun at the two rivals.

"Ok if you stare in another man's eyes for more than 60 seconds it's gay."

Another fan called attention to Fury's eyes.

"Fury eyes doesn't lie"

A collage of fan reactions can be seen below:

Fan reactions to the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 staredown

The first bout between Usyk and Fury was contested for the undisputed heavyweight title and was extremely competitive, with the Ukranian phenom emerging victorious via split-decision. He punctuated his performance with a thunderous round 9 knockdown of 'The Gypsy King.'

However, Fury has claimed that he was underprepared for the bout, promising to showcase a better version of himself this Saturday in the rematch, which will be for the unified heavyweight title, missing just the IBF belt that Usyk vacated.

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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had a memorable staredown the first time as well

Fans of both Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will recall that their first meeting saw them engage in another bizarre staredown. However, instead of a 10-minute affair, it entailed Fury refusing to make eye contact with Usyk, while the Ukranian stared a whole minute through him.

Check out the staredown for Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 1:

Their first staredown led to various memes, many of which transcended the sport of boxing. This time, it is likely to be similar, with the internet having a field day with their 10-minute staredown.