Fury’s First Sparring Partner Revealed: "Working Hard"

The 32-year-old South African WBC bridgerweight champion Kevin Lerena has been named as Tyson Fury’s sparring partner ahead of his rematch against Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

The news surfaced when Lerena shared photos on his Instagram account.

"Life in the camp is buzzing. Only a month left until the heavyweight championship fight.

The energy in the gym is electrifying. The preparation matches the determination, desire, and will to succeed. We’re working hard during training," Lerena wrote.

Usyk and Fury are set to meet again on December 21 in Saudi Arabia. In their first fight, Oleksandr emerged victorious via unanimous decision.