Tyson Fury claims he was in the "shape of his life" for his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk but looks set to pile on the weight for their second meeting in December

Martin Bakole is set to be rewarded for his sensational summer knockout of Jared Anderson by fighting on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk-Tyson Fury II

Tyson Fury has vowed to “destroy” Oleksandr Usyk when they come to blows in their highly anticipated second fight in December. Usyk beat Fury in a split decision in Riyadh in May to become the first unified heavyweight champion for two decades. The pair will rematch on 21 December.

Tyson Fury was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk when the pair met in the ring back in May, but the Gypsy King does not believe he is the toughest fighter he has ever faced

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

Usyk’s split decision win, swung in his favour by a thrilling ninth round in which Fury looked out on his feet, saw the 37-year-old Olympic Gold Medalist take home all four titles. He would later vacate the IBF belt – which was given to and defended by Daniel Dubois – to honour Fury’s right to a rematch.

Tyson Fury has said he will throw caution to the wind when he faces heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and aim for a knockout victory in their rematch.