Eddie Hearn emphasizes that Tyson Fury’s three-month marriage “sacrifice” could affect the fight with Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury is targeting an unparalleled level of focus heading into his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. The pair previously faced off on May 18 in an undisputed heavyweight title fight. Fury was defeated for the first time in his career after losing a narrow split decision.

Ahead of their rematch, ‘The Gypsy King’ claimed he had not spoken to his wife for three months as part of his plan to prepare for the Ukrainian. Fury’s admission caught fans off guard and they speculated that his decision to isolate himself from family members could backfire.

However, leading boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes it could have the desired effect. The Matchroom Boxing chairman was recently interviewed by iFL TV ahead of Usyk v Fury 2, where he discussed the Briton’s comments about no contact with his wife.

Hearn said:

“Everybody’s different, and when you take that loss, maybe he just leaves no stone unturned. He’s just saying, ‘I’m going to put everything into this training camp.’ I feel like when you get in the ring, if you know you’ve made great sacrifices and sometimes terrible sacrifices, do you think that gives you more strength in the fight?

Watch Eddie Hearn’s comments on Tyson Fury below (4:55):

Tyson Fury has one thing on his mind ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury recently appeared in open training ahead of his expected rematch against Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. Since he is a former WBC champion already he shared an ice-cold overview of what fans can expect from his upcoming fight, he continued in the same vein during an open training interview.

Fury didn’t directly answer any of the reporters’ questions, instead sharing his intentions for fight night:

“A lot of pain… Crush and damage… Lots of injuries… Injury, serious injury… Lots of damage.”

Watch Tyson Fury’s comments below (2:26):

‘The Gypsy King’ appears as focused and determined as ever as he heads into his upcoming bout.

With the Brit suffering the first defeat of his career against ‘The Cat’ in May, he seems more than ready to return the favor to Usyk, who remains undefeated.