Tyson Fury ‘counting down the days until redemption’ after Oleksandr Usyk defeat
Fury suffered the first defeat of his career in May.
Fury suffered the first defeat of his career in May.
Richard Riakporhe handed WBO cruiserweight champion Billam-Smith his only professional defeat of his 20-fight career in July 2019.
The Ukrainian is the first undisputed world heavyweight champion for almost a quarter of a century.
The Ukrainian became the first undisputed world heavyweight champion for almost a quarter of a century by beating Fury earlier this month.
All three judges gave the fight to Catterall, two by scores of 117-111 and the other by 116-113.
Catterall avenged his controversial split-decision defeat to Taylor in Glasgow two years ago.
Fury suffered the first defeat of his professional career in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
Usyk won 115-112 and 114-113 on two scorecards while the third judge saw it 114-113 for Fury.
The two square up in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.
Thousands of fans from Great Britain and Ukraine have made the journey to Riyadh.
The ‘Gypsy King’ has previously entered the ring dressed as Apollo Creed from Rocky 4 and as a Spartan warrior.
The due face off this weekend.
Fury’s Ukrainian opponent had joked that the British fighter’s weight loss was due to pre-fight jitters.
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have signed terms to clash for a second time whatever the outcome in Riyadh on Saturday.
The rival camps had to be separated by security at the hotel where Monday’s media activity was being held.