Tyson Fury has been likened to Vladimir Putin by Oleksandr Usyk ’s manager as tensions rose ahead of their highly-anticipated heavyweight rematch. Fury suffered his first professional loss at the hands of Usyk in May earlier this year as the Ukrainian fighter became the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years.

Both Fury and Usyk are expected to go head-to-head once again later this year and the war of words between the two teams has only just begun

Usyk handed Fury a first loss of his professional career with a split-decision victory in their undisputed title fight back in May and the rematch is set for December