Usyk – Fury: Ukrainian will lose his championship belt, regardless of the outcome of the fight

Promoter Frank Warren has expressed confidence that the International Boxing Federation (IBF) will take its championship belt away from the winner of the fight between Tyson Fury (34-0-1, 24 KOs) and Oleksandr Usyk (21-0, 14 KOs), who currently holds the title. The British representative noted that this will happen despite the mandatory rematch of the heavyweights.

Warren said this in an interview with the Seconds Out YouTube channel, boxing-social.com reports. The promoter emphasized that given the grand boxing series in Riyadh, the organizers are unlikely to pay attention to the order of the fight sanctioning bodies.

"The IBF has its own opinion and they are entitled to it. If Usyk-Fury turns out to be a really great fight and it deserves a rematch, then that's exactly what will happen. With the season in Riyadh and the money involved, the governing bodies will have to be a little more reasonable. Or they will be completely ignored," Warren said. Thus, Usyk will either lose the IBF championship belt because of the defeat, or he will be forced to resign.

Earlier, OBOZ.UA told readers about the connection between Tyson Fury and Ukraine. In addition, Alexander showed a video of his impressive preparation for the confrontation, which captivated fans. Former welterweight world champion Shawn Porter expressed confidence that the confrontation between the Ukrainian and the Briton will not take place on February 17.

Recently, Fury recorded a formidable video of Usyk during one of his training sessions. Former world champion Anthony Joshua (27-3, 23 KOs) gave his unequivocal prediction for the fight between Oleksandr and Tyson, and explained why our compatriot will win. And in Russia, they told us how the Ukrainian's move to the super-heavyweight division affected the division.

In addition, a Ukrainian boxer puzzled British fans with his training. And the sex symbol of world boxing, Australian Abani Bridges, made a categorical prediction about the confrontation between the Ukrainian and the British.

In turn, Eddie Hearn expressed hope for the British victory. And the former world champion Carl Froch abruptly changed his forecast for the fight.

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