Tyson Fury is apparently preparing for a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk, if he can even the score tonight.

After experiencing his first professional defeat in May, the “Gypsy King” is eager to settle his scores. From the start of their first match, the 36-year-old seemed to have the upper hand. However, the tide turned after the halfway point. Usyk managed to hurt Fury in the eighth round and almost knocked him out in the ninth – only the ropes saved the Briton from hitting the canvas. From that point on, the “Gypsy King” struggled to regain momentum and ultimately lost points.

Although he turned 37 in August, it seems the British star has already charted his path and intends to stay in the ring for a little longer. Assuming he emerges victorious on Saturday, Fury confirmed he will face his Ukrainian opponent for the third time.

“When I win on Saturday night, I think there will definitely be a trilogy next year,” Fury told Al Arabiya. “Joshua is in tatters right now. He has to pick up the pieces from his last fight. But the fight with Usyk – the one on Saturday and the one after – would be fantastic for me.”

Frank Warren, Fury’s promoter, has thrown his support behind the prospect of a third showdown between the ‘Gypsy King’ and Usyk. Confirming that everything is set in stone, Warren told Boxing News: “Oh, it’s true because it’s contracted. And whatever happens, it would be if Tyson won… provided no one retires.”

Meanwhile, although Fury dismissed any immediate interest in fighting Anthony Joshua after his recent defeat, he appeared more open to an all-British clash with ‘AJ’ when speaking to Sky News.

Showing sympathy, Fury reflected: “I feel sorry for him at the moment, having been cleaned out in the last five-round fight, so he will have to do it again – or not – and then decide his future.”

“When an opponent loses, and it’s not your fault, you feel depressed. I felt sad for him. It was sad to see an opponent worthy of losing his crown. I would still fight him, even if he had five losses, 10 losses or 20. It’s not important because at this stage of our career it’s about having good fights, I think it would still be an entertaining and interesting fight for him. paid expert.

Across the ring, Eddie Hearn, representing Joshua, hinted that “AJ” might have his eye on Fury or Daniel Dubois for his next fight. Speaking to Al Arabiya, Hearn highlighted the importance of a Joshua-Fury fight, saying: “On our side we have Anthony Joshua and an Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight will also be a huge world event.”

“I think everything will be decided on Saturday, if it’s another incredible fight, which it could well be, and Fury wins, it could set up a trilogy between the two of them. For years and still today, we I keep asking myself, “When is it going to happen?” Obviously, if Fury wins the fight on Saturday that sets up a massive fight with AJ, if he loses the fight, it’s still a huge fight with AJ. .We have the potential for a Daniel’s rematch. Dubois too. So I think AJ’s next fight will be Fury or Dubois I don’t see many other big fights for him, I think he just wants the biggest fights available to him as well. Anthony Joshua.”