Tyson Fury corrects haters by insisting a record eight belts are on line in Oleksandr Usyk undisputed fight
Tyson Fury is not impressed with the suggestion he is only fighting for four belts against Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury will compete against Usyk on May 18 for the IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC undisputed titles as he looks to become the first heavyweight champion in the 'four belt' era since Lennox Lewis in 1999.
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These are the four belts widely classified by the boxing community, but Fury has been left annoyed at the suggestion it is only them at stake.
At a press conference with the WBC champion in his hometown of Morecambe, Fury clarified his belief that seven belts are actually on the line on fight night.
"I read a lot of comments from people saying that there is four belts, but let's just get this clear people," he said.
"There is a lot more than four belts on the line. You have IBO, IBF,WBO,WBA,WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal.
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"So for all you mother f*****s out there who thought it was four, it is actually seven on the line."
Fury's promoter Frank Warren then jumped in and suggested it was actually eight on the line, given there will be an 'undisputed' Riyadh Season belt for the winner.
To which the 35-year-old replied: "I stand corrected. There is eight then in one fight.
"That has to be a record, I'm going to have to get another cabinet for sure."
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The Lineal title does not attract a physical belt, but he will indeed also receive the IBO, Ring Magazine and Riyadh Season straps on the night if he picks up a huge win.
Despite the prospect of a wealth of rewards for victory over Usyk in May, the Briton went on to confirm he will give the belts away.
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"I've actually promised [Saudi boxing chief] His Excellency Turki Alalshikh that when I win all these belts, I give every one to him as a present."
Fury was set to fight for the belts in February, but suffered a cut in sparring and was forced to withdraw.
But he looks in brilliant shape for the upcoming date, and has made a remarkable transformation as he eyes a history-defining display.
The undisputed crown is a big deal in heavyweight boxing, and it is unlikely to be a feat available in the near future given the winner will likely need to vacate their IBF title in case of any rematch.
Fury will hope to wrap up his saga with Usyk in style, irrespective of if he needs two wins to do so.
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