London, UK - In a press conference that was as unpredictable as the fighters themselves, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury met in London to promote their highly anticipated rematch on December 21, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, which promised theatrics and drama, did not disappoint. From Fury's cheeky walkout song choice of "Barbie Girl" to Usyk's appearance dressed as Agent 47 from Hitman, the personalities of both heavyweight titans were on full display.

The press conference itself, however, was an unexpectedly low-key affair. Fury and Usyk, who had traded heavy blows in their first bout back in May—one that ended with Usyk claiming a narrow split decision victory—seemed to be in good spirits, even humorously offering single-word answers to the media’s questions at one point.

The highlight of the day came when Usyk handed Fury a photograph of their first fight, which captured the Ukrainian landing a powerful left that snapped Fury’s head back. Without hesitation, Fury signed it, remarking with his usual flair, "I look like Shrek in the picture. It's a picture of me taking a big left hand to the jaw."

Despite the jovial atmosphere, the competitive tension between the two was clear. Fury, who suffered only his first professional loss in their initial matchup, seemed more than ready to turn the tables in the rematch. “It was a fantastic fight last time, and Oleksandr won it fair and square,” Fury admitted. “It was very close, he got it by a point. This time, a little bit more focus, a little bit less complacency, and I’ll do the job I need to do.”

Fury, notorious for winning rematches by knockout, referenced his past victories over Deontay Wilder, Derek Chisora, and John McDermott—fighters he initially went the distance with but later stopped in rematches. "As it would seem, my rematch with people always ends up one way," Fury said. "I always end up knocking them out in the rematch."

Meanwhile, Usyk kept his responses brief and focused, emphasizing that his motivation is unwavering: "I don't have motivation. Only my regime, only my concentration. This is my motivation, enough." He expressed quiet confidence in his approach, looking ahead to what is sure to be another war in the ring.

The rematch is shaping up to be an event of colossal magnitude. Fury’s determination to win the crown and Usyk’s goal to solidify his reign promise a fight that will live up to the hype. As Fury reflected, “All I can do is prepare well, train hard, eat well, go to bed early, wake up early, do the right things, listen to people around me and the rest is in God's hands.”

With the stakes as high as ever and the eyes of the boxing world fixed on Riyadh, fans are sure to witness an unforgettable clash of styles, wills, and heavyweight supremacy. Whether Fury’s changes will bring redemption or Usyk will continue his reign remains to be seen.