Fury's Beard Controversy Before Usyk Rematch

The highly anticipated heavyweight rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is set to take place on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles are at stake. Usyk's team has controversially requested that Fury trim his beard, citing WBC rules regarding the impact of facial hair on punches, but WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman and Fury's camp have dismissed the concerns, allowing Fury to keep his beard. Fury weighed in at a career-high 281 pounds, significantly heavier than Usyk's 226 pounds, which adds to the intrigue of the match. Despite the conflict over the beard, both fighters expressed readiness, with Fury vowing to regain his heavyweight title. The ongoing dispute over the beard has drawn attention, with Usyk's promoter stating they may pursue the issue further. The outcome of this rematch is eagerly awaited, especially after Usyk's victory in their first encounter earlier this year.