Tyson Fury remains unfazed by the fact that his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 will no longer be for the undisputed heavyweight title. His manager, Spencer Brown, confirmed that Fury is not concerned about the IBF title, which Usyk vacated and was subsequently awarded to Daniel Dubois. Despite losing the chance to become the undisputed champion, Fury is focused on the upcoming fight, viewing it as another challenge to overcome.
After losing to Usyk in May, Fury quickly agreed to a rematch. Even though the rematch won't be for the undisputed title, Brown emphasized that Fury's primary focus is on winning the fight itself rather than the belts involved. Brown stated that Fury is enjoying his time with his family and isn't overly concerned about the titles, seeing the rematch as just another fight he plans to win.
The fight between Dubois and Anthony Joshua, scheduled for September 21 at Wembley Stadium, will now be for the IBF title. Joshua has expressed satisfaction in contributing to denying Fury the chance to become the undisputed champion. However, Brown reiterated that Fury isn't bothered by this and is concentrating on his preparation for the rematch.
Brown also highlighted that Fury is extremely motivated to reclaim his championship, placing more importance on the victory over Usyk than the titles themselves. Despite the close loss in their previous bout, Fury and his team are confident that he will perform significantly better in the rematch.
Ultimately, Brown emphasized that Fury is taking his career one fight at a time. The focus is entirely on defeating Usyk in the upcoming rematch. Any future plans or fights will be considered only after this crucial bout.
Read more about Usyk vacating the title here.
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