OLEKSANDR USYK jokingly labelled Tyson Fury a “drunkard”; as he called his rival out for a world title unification fight.
Usyk stepped up his taunting of the fellow unbeaten heavyweight when demanding they settle “who is the best in the world”;.
But the Ukrainian’s cheeky comment about drinking is at odds with Fury‘s effort to overcome a string of personal problems.
The Brit even said he went teetotal for a while after a spell of downing up to 12 pints a day – as he tackled mental health issues.
And in fact 34-year-old Fury has been praised for his openness over his previous issues – because it’s encouraged others to seek help.
Usyk, 35, told SecondsOutLive: “I’m appealing to Tyson Fury. Hey, Tyson, borracho (Spanish for drunk/drunkard), let’s make it happen.
“Let’s make a present to the boxing fans.
“Hey, borracho, let’s fight, let’s determine who is the best in the division, who is the best in the world… Borracho, Tyson Fury, you borracho.”;
It comes after Anthony Joshua’s two-time conqueror Usyk urged Deontay Wilder to take him on – once he “gets rid”; of Fury.
The Gypsy King launches his comeback when he seeks a third win over Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 3.
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And Fury claims he could have another TEN fights in him.
He told talkSPORT: “I had retirement for four/five months and I didn’t like how it tasted.
“The only thing that gets me going is boxing.”;
