Tyson Fury Names The One Opponent He Was ‘Obsessed’ With Beating

WBC super heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said that his life goal was a fight with Ukrainian world champion Volodymyr Klitschko.

"Many years ago, Klitschko said at a press conference: "You want my belts, don't you? You need what I have." I said "no". I had to sneeze at all this. I just want to punch you in the face, buddy."

"And he didn't understand it, but I hope he can understand it today. None of this was ever what I wanted. I just wanted to beat this person. And then when I defeated her, Everest was conquered. done My life goal was achieved by defeating him."

"It was always about winning over Klitschko. I have been obsessed with this man for years. Obsession is a crazy thing… Nobody gave me a chance. And when I beat him, that was it."

Tyson Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision in the summer of 2015. Later, the boxers agreed on a rematch. However, Fury first got into a scandal due to the use of doping, and then - due to cocaine addiction, after which he first announced the end of his career.

Tyson is preparing for a fight for the title of absolute world champion with WBA/WBO/IBF/IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk. Ukrainian promoter Oleksandr Krasiuk said that the most effective working date for the fight with Fury is March 4. Promoter Frank Warren stated that the fight between Usyk and Fury could include a rematch clause.