The promoter assures that the “Gypsy King” needs rest and long-term recovery after an unexpectedly difficult fight
Promoter Frank Warren admitted that the level of the ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou was a surprise for the WBC heavyweight title holder Tyson Fury.
According to him, if the Briton had dealt with this fight quickly, then nothing would have threatened his fight against the WBO/WBA/IBF/IBO world champion Alexander Usik on the date December 23rd.
“Fury was in training camp for 12 weeks. He is a professional boxer of the highest level. He fought a guy of unknown quality who actually turned out to be a very good opponent.”
“If everything had ended in two or three rounds, the unification fight would have happened on December 23rd. It was a tough evening for him and he needs to rest and let his body recover.”
Let us remind you that on the night of October 29, Fury defeated Ngannou and won the Riyadh champion title. The fight, according to boxing rules, lasted all the allotted 10 rounds, as a result of which two judges gave the victory to Fury, one to Ngannou. In the third round, Francis knocked down Tyson, but the Briton managed to return to the fight.
The fight between Usik and Fury was planned to be organized on December 23 (both the Ukrainian champion himself and his promoter Alexander Krasyuk insist on this date), but the “Gypsy King” will not have time to prepare for this time after the fight with Francis Ngannou. It was reported that the Briton received two cuts in a fight with the former UFC champion.
Usyk and Fury are expected to enter the ring in February 2024. Note that the contract for the fight for the absolute heavyweight title contains a rematch clause. According to promoter Eddie Hearn, the Briton may even refuse to fight the Ukrainian and end his career.
Source: Sportarena
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