Tyson Fury accused of ‘violating’ little-known boxing rule ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch
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Oleksandr Usyk’s camp are demanding that Tyson Fury shaves his beard ahead of their mega rematch on Saturday night, claiming it ‘violates’ boxing rules. Fury, who is aiming to avenge his defeat to Usyk from earlier this year, has sported an impressive beard in Saudi Arabia during fight week.
![[Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 - Weigh In]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GettyImages-2190165398.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=594)
In a statement released on the eve of the fight, Usyk’s promoter Alex Krassyuk said: ‘[The] beard rule is grossly violated. ‘WBC rules clearly say: “A boxer may spouse a trimmed beard and/or moustache as long as, in the discretion of the commission and the supervisor, the facial hair thickness does not: (1) cushion or in any way affect the impact or trajectory of punches; or (2) cause cuts or abrasions to his rival.”.
![[Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 - Press Conference]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GettyImages-2190065032.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=594)
‘So, Tyson Fury’s beard has to be trimmed. We will push it further.’. Fury’s promoter Frank Warren attempted to downplay the remarks from Team Usyk and said it was not uncommon for bearded boxers to enter the ring. ‘He has a beard and there’s been a lot of fighters over the years who’ve fought with beards, and that’s it,’ he told Sky Sports.
![[Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury 2 - Grand Arrivals]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/GettyImages-2190433954_635c6f.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
While Usyk’s representatives appear displeased by Fury’s look, the man himself has also downplayed the surprising talking point. ‘For me it doesn’t matter, for me,’ he told iFL TV shortly after the weigh-ins on Friday night. ‘It will not help Tyson Fury.’.
