Oleksandr Usyk took no offence from Tyson Fury’s insults about his earring during their face-to-face sit-down interview.
Ahead of the undisputed heavyweight world title fight on February 17, the two rival champions filmed a special show together for TNT Sports, which has leaked online.
Fury taunted Usyk for his choice of jewelleryCredit: TNT Sports
In one particular clip, Fury mocked Usyk for wearing an earring.
“I know he can’t beat me, I know he can’t,” the Brit said.
“A man who wears an earring can never beat Tyson Fury, ever.
“Not a chance, no-one who wears earrings can beat him.”
Usyk then gave a fierce response.
“I can explain about the earrings,” he said, “It’s Ukrainian warrior, Cossack.
“They were the people who defended my country from our enemies for many years.
“This is just the proof of my Cossack lineage – they never lost to anybody.
Usyk explained the truth behind his Cossack earringCredit: TNT Sports
“There is no beauty or fashion in this.”
Fury fired back: “Listen in Ukraine it means he’s a good fighting man, for him.
“But where I’m from it means he’s a p***y with an earring in.”
Inside, this has to be a humbling moment for Fury?
When Fury makes fun of Usyk’s earring, turns out the earring is not for fashion.
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