Not December 23: it became known when the Usyk-Fury fight will take place
The fight between Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs) and Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion will not take place this year. The show's organizers have finally abandoned the idea of holding the fight in Saudi Arabia on December 23.
This was reported by the authoritative American TV channel ESPN, citing its own sources. According to it, one of the Saturdays of February next year (4, 11, 18, 25) has been set as the new date for the historic fight, which will have four championship belts at stake for the first time.
Announcement of the fight Usyk - Fury.
Source: Queensberry Promotions
Usyk with championship belts.
Source: K2 Promotions
Tyson Fury with the championship belt.
The main reason for this decision was the injuries that Fury received in the fight with Francis Ngannou (0-1, 0 KOs) on October 28. In particular, Tyson received a small cut on his forehead, as well as a powerful black eye.
Earlier, the media reported that the British boxer is facing a $240 million lawsuit if he refuses to enter the ring with Usyk on December 23.
Ngannou lost to Fury
Tyson Fury after the fight with Ngannou.
Source: Frame video
As a reminder, Fury defeated Ngannou by a split decision. The Englishman was knocked down in the third round. Immediately after the fight between the British and the French Cameroonian, Usyk climbed into the ring and had a duel of looks with the British boxer.
Fury was knocked down in the 3rd round
The British promoter Frank Warren categorically stated that the fight between the British and Ukrainian for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion will not take place this year. In response, Alexander made a tough demand on Tyson's team. He also added that he was worried about the British boxer.
Oleksandr Usyk
Source: Still from the broadcast
Comparative characteristics of Usyk and Fury.
A video of the reaction of fans in Riyadh to the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo and Usyk was also published. The Ukrainian himself commented on Fury's victory over Ngannou. In addition, a video of Oleksandr's reaction to Tyson's knockdown in the third round of the fight was posted online.
Fury, Warren, Arum and Usyk
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.
Source: Top Rank
As OBOZ.UA reported, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury unexpectedly clashed in Riyadh. Our boxer lifted the Briton and then commented on it with a Ukrainian proverb. Tyson himself reacted to his knockdown in the fight against Francis Ngannou. Mixed martial arts legend Conor McGregor made a prediction for the fight between the Ukrainian and the Briton.
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