Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury agreed on a contract for a fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion.
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The fight will take place in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and all four championship belts will be at stake: WBA, WBO and IBF, owned by the Ukrainian, as well as WBC, owned by a British citizen. The date of the fight is still unknown, but it should take place in December 2023 or January 2024. The exact date is still unknown. This was reported by ESPN and Tyson Fury on social networks.
The British boxer commented on the signing of the contract in his own manner, saying that the “era of the Gypsy king” has come, and Usik “will no longer be able to run like a rabbit.
And the promoter of the Ukrainian champion Alexander Krasyuk expressed “respect for his courage” to the Briton.
As you know, the Usyk-Fury fight was planned to take place after the Ukrainian defended his championship belts in a fight against Anthony Joshua at the end of 2022. However, then the parties could not agree.
This upcoming battle will be historic because for the first time, all four heavyweight belts will be on the line.
Let us remind you that at 36 years old, Alexander Usik is the world boxing champion according to IBF, WBA, WBO, IBO and the owner of The Ring magazine belt. The Ukrainian remains unbeaten in the pro ring. In the professional ring, the Ukrainian fought 21 fights and won all of them (14 by knockout).
Usik made her last defense of her championship belts on August 27. Then, in a difficult fight, he knocked out Briton Daniel Dubois in the ninth round.
Source: Racurs
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