Usyk beat Fury on a split-decision in Saudi Arabia in May to become the four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion and they will fight again in the Gulf state on Dec 21. Fury had gone 35 professional fights without defeat before he lost to Usyk in the Saudi capital of Riyadh.
During a low-key and good-natured news conference at London's Guildhall, an immaculately dressed Usyk pulled a photograph out of a briefcase showing him catching Fury in their first duel which he largely dominated.
After asking Fury to autograph it, he got his wish.
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