We bring to your attention a video about the confrontation between two boxing legends with a football context.
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) and WBC, WBA and WBO title holder Alexander Usyk (22-0, 14 KOs), who are about to rematch, are boxing legends, but at the same time closely connected with football.
The British boxer has long been a fan of Manchester United, and the Ukrainian fighter is under contract with Zhytomyr Polesie and is officially listed in the main roster as striker number 17 of the team.
Also read: “I know you can”: Usik writes a stirring appeal to Polesie
In its new video, Football.ua tells how Tyson supports Manchester United, and Usik chose Polesie as his favorite club. Why does Tyson want to “educate” Manchester players? And how does Usik motivate football players in Ukraine?
Find out some surprising facts about these champions who combined boxing gloves and soccer balls.
We remind you that the rematch between Usik and Fury will take place on December 21 in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. In May of this year, in the fight for the title of absolute champion, the Ukrainian defeated the Briton by split decision.
Source: korrespondent
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