Tyson Fury's "racist" 2020 dismissal of Oleksandr Usyk ages like milk, fans rejoice "karma" hitting the Brit

Tyson Fury's controversial 2020 dismissal of Oleksandr Usyk as a potential heavyweight threat has seemingly come back to haunt him following back-to-back losses to the Ukrainian boxer. Fury once belittled Usyk’s credentials, implying that his smaller size and Eastern European origin made him irrelevant in the heavyweight division. However, Usyk’s consecutive victories over Fury have left fans celebrating what many view as poetic justice.

In their first encounter earlier this year, Usyk claimed a hard-fought split-decision victory, handing Fury his first professional loss. Fury, previously undefeated, demanded an immediate rematch to prove he's the better boxer. The rematch, which went down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, further cemented Usyk’s dominance, as he showcased his superior technical skills, conditioning, and composure to secure a unanimous decision win.

Speaking about Usyk's rise in the sport in a past interview with iFL TV, Fury dismissed the threat, stating:

“I want the big fights and that ain’t one of them. He’s a foreigner in a westernised world. The heavyweight champion should be from Britain or America and nowhere else.”

Check out Tyson Fury's comments below:

Fans quickly brought up Fury’s past dismissal of Usyk, labeling them as both arrogant and racist. They wrote:

"Karma is a great thing."

"Racist chicken. What a tosser."

"Are we all just gonna pretend like what he said wasn't kinda discriminatory or plain racist? Or it's only when comments such as these are directed at black people that we can make the assertion?"

"This statement is the most hilarious excuse I've heard for ducking smoke."

"Well, we want the belts with people who can read and write. Imagine someone saying that. That’s shocking. Team Usyk."

Check out some of the reactions below:

Fans react to Tyson Fury's old comments about Oleksandr Usyk. [Screenshots courtesy: @acdmma_ and @TDHBXG on X]

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Oleksandr Usyk responds to Tyson Fury's "Christmas gift" remarks following loss in rematch

Oleksandr Usyk brushed off Tyson Fury’s claims of the Ukrainian receiving a “Christmas gift” in their rematch. Usyk recently defeated Fury by unanimous decision to retain his undefeated record.

Usyk displayed superior skill and conditioning over 24 rounds across two fights, proving his superiority in the heavyweight rivalry. While Fury and his promoter Frank Warren expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, Usyk remained unshaken, attributing his success to hard work and his team’s efforts. Speaking at the post-fight press conference, he said:

“Uncle Frank, I think blind. If Tyson says it’s Christmas gift, OK: Thank you, God, not Tyson. Thank you, God. Thank you my coach Yuri. Thank you, my team. Listen, Frank crazy, I think. That’s my opinion. OK, no problem. I win.”

Check out Oleksandr Usyk's comments below (4:50):