Tyson Fury admitted how much money he has in the bank before historic Usyk rematch
Tyson Fury has revealed exactly how much money he has in the bank, ahead of the Usyk rematch on Saturday night.
The boxing star has been open about his astonishing financial situation, after revealing that money is his main motivator for getting in the ring.
And he's set to land another huge paycheck this weekend (December 21), as he takes on Oleksandr Usyk for the second time this year.
The Gypsy King suffered one of the biggest setbacks of his career in May, after his shock loss to the Ukrainian boxer - which saw him lose his belts and undefeated professional record.
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But prior to stepping back into the ring on Saturday night, the star revealed just how much money means to him.
During a recent press conference, the boxer was asked to share his thoughts on former boxer Andy Lee saying it's hard to accept defeat.
He replied: "Andy Lee never had £200million in his bank to make him happy, did he? So what is my goal, and what is my target?"
After revealing the eye-watering amount, he added: "It’s not a belt. It’s not a legacy. It’s not a boxing fight. It’s to make as much money as possible."
Fury also admitted that he wants to fight for as long as his body will let him.
He said: "I’ve got to have as many fights as I can until the wheels fall off and I’m 50 years old, crippled with a stick, walking down the street. That’s how I’ll be."
The boxer admitted that his first question about any fight is how much the pay check is.
Money hungry, he said: "I’ve had 40 professional fights, and I was in every single one of them for the money.
"If I wasn’t getting paid, I wouldn’t have done any of them. I do it for the dough, but I’m the only one that will tell the truth."
Fury noted that he wasn't bothered about 'fame' or being 'on TV' - emphasising his mind was on cash.
But this isn't the only news that shocked boxing fans prior to the fight.
In an interview with boxing presenter Dev Sahni on Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, the boxer also revealed that he hasn't spoken to wife Paris Fury in three months.
Fury said: "I've not spoken to Paris at all for three months, not one word. Yeah, I've sacrificed a lot.
"It will be worth it, 100 percent."
How to watch Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk in the UK
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To watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk go head to head, there are three options:
1.) You can watch the rematch on DAZN with no subscription required. All you need to do is buy the PPV for £24.99 and you will automatically get a seven-day free trial which you can later cancel to stop the subscription from rolling over. You’ll be able to stream the match on a range of devices including PlayStation, Chromecast, and Smart TV. If you do decide to roll over your free trial, you’ll move onto a monthly plan costing £24.99 per month and get access to over 150 fights every year, with the option to cancel with 30 days’ notice.
2.) You can also tune in live on Sky Sports Box Office (Sky channel 491). The event is priced at £24.95 for Sky customers in the UK and €27.95 if you’re based in the Republic of Ireland. Sadly Sky does not offer free trials, but Sky subscribers can book the match here and if you’re new to Sky, you can sign up here.
3.) Finally, you can watch the fight on TNT Sports with a Prime Video subscription (free for the first month then £8.99/ month), provided you have discovery+ (from £3.99/ month) as part of your subscription. If you don't fancy shelling out, you can simply cancel your subscription after the first month.
Topics: Tyson Fury, Boxing, Sport, Oleksandr Usyk
Mia Williams